J JimSinSD Registered Joined 6 Dec 2022 Messages 2 Reaction score 3 6 Dec 2022 #1 I collect postcards, particularly of birds, and found the attached lovely card yesterday. I'm curious what the text says, as well as the name (?) in the lower left. Thanks.
I collect postcards, particularly of birds, and found the attached lovely card yesterday. I'm curious what the text says, as well as the name (?) in the lower left. Thanks.
thomas Unswerving cyclist Admin Joined 14 Mar 2002 Messages 21,053 Reaction score 18,908 6 Dec 2022 #2 I believe the kanji on the bottom left is that for "cormorant" (ウ u): 鵜 ウ科 - Wikipedia ja.wikipedia.org I'll leave the cursive to the experts.
I believe the kanji on the bottom left is that for "cormorant" (ウ u): 鵜 ウ科 - Wikipedia ja.wikipedia.org I'll leave the cursive to the experts.
Majestic 先輩 Ten-year veteran Joined 12 Oct 2013 Messages 4,071 Reaction score 5,023 6 Dec 2022 #3 Its a haiku poem 見失しなふ 鵜の出ところや 鼻の先 There he is again the cormorant that disappeared from my sight right in front of my nose The card attributes the haiku to Matsuo Bashō, but the real author is Yosa Buson.
Its a haiku poem 見失しなふ 鵜の出ところや 鼻の先 There he is again the cormorant that disappeared from my sight right in front of my nose The card attributes the haiku to Matsuo Bashō, but the real author is Yosa Buson.
J JimSinSD Registered Joined 6 Dec 2022 Messages 2 Reaction score 3 12 Dec 2022 Thread starter #4 Many thanks, and apologies for the delay in seeing your responses. I appreciate your help.