Ofudesaki 12:034

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 12:034 is a verse from the Ofudesaki. The English translation below is the sixth edition translation.

Content

My notices are not to be taken lightly.	kotowari mo chotto no koto de wa nai hodo ni	ことハりも　一寸の事でハ　ないほどに
There is no knowing what will be seen.	ikana koto o ga miete kuru yara	いかな事をが　みゑてくるやら

Alternate English translations

Third Edition

My warning indeed is never a mere trifle. There is no knowing what kinds of things will appear.

Inoue/Eynon

None of My warnings should be taken lightly, since no one knows what realty the future will bring.

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

12:34 The reason I urge you to take precaution is not an ordinary one. I do so because there is no knowing what kind of changes you will come to see.

『おふでさき註釈』、p. 182 三四、前以て注意を促しておくというのも、並一通りでは無く、どのような変わった事が見えて来るか分からぬからである。

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