From Hyakunin Isshu, "When looking at the moon"
by Frank Watson
My Translation

By Oe no Chisato


When looking at the moon

A thousand things

Become sadness—

My autumn alone,

Though it is not.


Original Japanese


大江千里


月見れば

千々に物こそ

悲しけれ

わが身ひとつの

秋にはあらねど


Pronunciation


Oe no Chisato


Tsuki mireba

Chiji ni mono koso

Kanashi kere

Waga mi hitotsu no

Aki ni wa aranedo


Literal


Oe no Chisato


Moon see if/when

Thousands into things certainly/[emphasis]

Sad/sorrow become

My self one/even/only’s

Autumn as for although it is not

All writings and translations are Copyright © by Frank Watson, also writing as "Blue Flute" (2011-2014).
Year: 
2011