Ofudesaki 08:011

Ofudesaki
Author: Miki Nakayama Date Published: 1998 Pages: 486 (English ed.) Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 Part 9 Part 10 Part 11 Part 12 Part 13 Part 14 Part 15 Part 16 Part 17 unnumbered set

Ofudesaki 08:011 is a verse from the Ofudesaki. The English translation below is the sixth edition translation.

Content

Since it is Tsukihi who began this world,	kono yō o hajime-dashitaru Tsukihi nara	このよふを　はじめだしたる　月日なら
there is nothing unknown to Me.	donna koto demo shiranu koto nashi	どんな事でも　しらぬ事なし

Alternate English translations

Third Edition

As I am Tsukihi who created this world, there is nothing unknown to Me, no matter what it may be.

Inoue/Eynon

To Me, Tsuki-Hi, Creator of the human world, there is nothing that is unknown.

Commentary

Ofudesaki chushaku

This section contains translated material that has not yet been subjected to peer-review to check for accuracy and clarity. While the translator(s) have given their best effort to render Japanese text into English, we would like readers to keep in mind that the present translation may require further revising and refining. Any input to improve the present translation is greatly welcomed. Translator(s): Roy Forbes

8:11 Because I am Oyagami who created this world and humankind, there is nothing which I am not aware of.

『おふでさき註釈』、p. 131 一一、この世人間を創造した親神であるから、どのような事でも知らぬという事はない。

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