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.:
“(2/3) Although the moon is shining even in the countryside (1) that is distant [from the capital] as heaven, (4/5) [I] have come [here] parting with [my] beloved who is far away.”