English translation by Vovin from Vovin, Alexander. 2009-2013. A New English Translation Containing the Original Text, Kana Transliteration, Romanization, Glossing and Commentary. Folkestone, UK: Global Oriental Press.:
“(4) If [we] did not meet each other, (3) [me and my beloved, who is like] a pasqueflower (2) from Mîura cape (1) in SiNpatukî, (5) would I long [for her]?! [– Certainly not!] (W)”