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) [I] cannot console [myself], (1) because [my] longing [for you] is intense, so (5) [I] will stay for a night (3/4) in the shadow of the island where evening cicadas are singing!”