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.:
“(2) The white waves in the offing (1) of the sea dragon (3) seem to rise. (4/5) [I] see fisher maidens hiding in [the shadow of] the island.”