Japanese reading of the poem shown above: Tsurugi-tachi Iyoyo Togubeshi Inishieyu Sayakeku oite Kinishi sono na so (Sharpen the great sword ever shaper; This name borne untarnished from of old) (Volume 20 - 4467)
（訓）剣大刀　いよよ研ぐべし　古ゆ　清（さや）けく負ひて　来にしその名そ（卷20-4467）