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) How (5) Lady Sayô [from] the Matura (4) must have been longing, (1/2) not being able to stop the boat that went away by waving [her long scarf].”