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.:
“(3) The parting [with] the spouse (2) of the lad [from] ANtuma, (1) where birds sing, (4) was probably sad, (5) because [this parting will be for] a long string of years. (W)”