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) If [I] untie the cords (2/3) of the garment that [I] wear coming [here] all alone, (5) with [my] home far away, (4) who would tie them [again]?”