Japanese reading of the poem shown above: Tsurugi-tachi Iyoyo Togubeshi Inishieyu Sayakeku oite Kinishi sono na so (Sharpen the great sword ever shaper; This name borne untarnished from of old) (Volume 20 - 4467) |
(訓)剣大刀 いよよ研ぐべし 古ゆ 清(さや)けく負ひて 来にしその名そ(卷20-4467) |