故郷(ふるさと) 1914
歌詞は古い書き言葉です
The lyrics are in an old written style.
1. 兎追 いし(追った) かの(あの)山
I ran after rabbits in that mountain.
小鮒 釣りし(釣った) かの(あの)川
I fished little carps in that river.
夢は今も めぐりて(巡って)
My dream still wanders around there,
忘がたき(忘れがたい)故郷
my unforgettable(difficult to forget) country home.
2. 如何に在ます(どうしていますか?) 父母
How are you(living),father and mother?
恙なしや (病気じゃないですか?) 友がき(ともだちよ)
Are you in good health, my old friends?
雨に風につけても(の時も)
When it rains or when it blows,
思い出ずる(思い出します)故郷
I always think of my hometown.
3.志をはたして
I will attain my goal
いつの日にか 帰らん(帰ろう)
and return home someday
山は青き(青い)故郷
to that country home where mountains are green,
水は清き(清い)故郷
to my country home where water is clear.