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Onna Nabe

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About Onna Nabe

Onna Nabe was a poet and writer, known for Ryuka (poetry).

was a ryuka poet who was born in Onna, Okinawa, and lived in the 18th century.

About Onna Nabe Eisho Miyagi thought she had some spiritual power, and she danced as a religious person.

Ryuka

Original text 恩納 松下に 禁止の碑 たちゅす 恋 しのぶまでぃの 禁止や ないさめ 恩納岳 あがた 里が 生まれ島 もりも おしのけてぃ こがたなさな 波の 声もとまれ 風の 声もとまれ 首里天がなし 美御機 拝ま

Transliteration

Unna Matyuisitani Tijunufenu Tachusu Kui Shinubumadinu Tijiya Naisami Unnadaki Agata Satoga Umarijima Morimo Oshinuketi Kugatanasana Naminu Kuemotomare Kazenu Kuemotomare Shuitinganashi Miunki Ogama

Translation There stands a notice board of forbidding something under a pine tree of Onna Village. I hope the authorities are not forbidding affection between man and woman Over Mount Onna, there is a village where my lover lives. I would like to push away the woods, and draw the village near to me Be quiet, the sea waves. Be quiet, the sounds of the wind, Everyone. Bow the King and see his face

Ryuka on Onna Nabe

Original text 間暮の 空に 立ちゅる 恩納岳 しばし 眺めゆん なべゆ 思てぃ 明仁

Transliteration Yumanguwinu Shurani Tachuru Unnadaki Shibashi Nagameyun Nabeyu Umuti

Translation Mount Onna stands clearly against the darkening sky I watch it for some time, thinking of Onna Nabe (Akihito, 1987)

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Important facts

Born
Onna
Occupation
Nationality
Ryūkyū Kingdom
Known for
Ryuka (poetry)

Frequently asked questions

Who was Onna Nabe?

poet

When was Onna Nabe born?

Onna Nabe was born in Onna.

What was Onna Nabe's occupation?

Onna Nabe was a poet and writer.

What was Onna Nabe known for?

Onna Nabe was known for Ryuka (poetry).

What nationality was Onna Nabe?

Onna Nabe's recorded nationality: Ryūkyū Kingdom.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Onna Nabe

· Wikidata: Q7094378

· DBpedia: Onna Nabe

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