4 nuruku here = gentle.
6 kokoro mo keya ni = kokoro mo isagiyoku oboyuru kiyoki midzu.
10 sukunaki, oto no sukunaki yoshi.
12 iro is the iro of irose, irodo—also ira, iri, a word of endearment and respect.
15 nanatsu wo, seven, i.e. many beads.
17 mawosamu = mairasemu, a woman’s word.
1-7 are an introduction to oto.
For umasakewo, mashimidzuno see List m. k.
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Noto no kuni no uta.