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.:
“(1) In the inlet of Kasipu (2) cranes cross over, crying. (4) White waves of the offing (5) seem to rise (3) in the bay of Sika!” (note: not clear if this corresponds to our version a or b of this poem)