Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Japanese term or phrase:
おもいおく 言の葉なくて ついに行く 道は迷わじ なるにまかせて
English translation:
I leave no words to you at the end of my life. I am obedient to the Heavenly Will, and I shall not resist to its Command.
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humbird
Dec 30, 2004 18:29
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おもいおく 言の葉なくて ついに行く 道は迷わじ なるにまかせて
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This is a quote by Kuroda Josui. Thank you for any help.
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Japanese term (edited):
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"I leave no words to you at the end of my life. I am obedient to the Heavenly Will, and I shall not resist to its Command. My mind is set."
This is a rough translation, but it is obvious that this was his last poem he composed at the death is before him. Japanese call this 辞世の句. I don't remember whether he commit Harakiri, or not.
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Note added at 3 hrs 5 mins (2004-12-30 21:34:45 GMT)
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Woops, let¥'s add clear at the end sentence, so it goes ¥"My mind is set and clear.¥"
This is a rough translation, but it is obvious that this was his last poem he composed at the death is before him. Japanese call this 辞世の句. I don't remember whether he commit Harakiri, or not.
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Note added at 3 hrs 5 mins (2004-12-30 21:34:45 GMT)
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Woops, let¥'s add clear at the end sentence, so it goes ¥"My mind is set and clear.¥"
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Comment: "Thank you for the excellent translation."
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Japanese term (edited):
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Much thought without no word, but I'll go without losing my way, letting it go...someting like this.
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Note added at 1 hr 23 mins (2004-12-30 19:53:01 GMT)
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Oops! you see.
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Note added at 1 hr 23 mins (2004-12-30 19:53:01 GMT)
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Oops! you see.
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