Ariwara no Motokata’s “Spring has begun” (Kokinshu #1)

Composed on the first day of spring, which came within the old year. Translation By Ariwara no Motokata Spring has begun Within the year— It’s all one year, but Shall we call it “last year” Or “this year?” Japanese Pronunciation 在原元方 Ariwara no Motokata としのうちに Toshi …

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