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.:
“(5) [Oh,] the celestial man (4) who rows across (3) the sea plain (1) in the big boat (2) constantly piercing [the waves with his] great rudder!”