<Japanese Lyrics> 雪が屋根まで 積もるころ 囲炉裏の炭火 赤ぐなる 老いた母さは 糸を引き オラは黙って 鍋見でら (ハァ ヨイヨイ) 朝は凍れて 水も割れ 夜は風鳴り 戸を叩く 出稼ぎ殿は 遠い町 便りの一通 宝もの (ハァ ヨイヨイ) んだども雪も 終わりあり 川はほどけて 春知らせ 山の向こうに 日が立てば 夫も帰ると 信じでら (ハァ ヨイヨイ) ========================================= Rather than a strictly literal translation, this version aims to preserve the emotional weight, rhythm, and quiet patience found in the original words. At its heart, this song is about endurance and hope. <English> When the snow piles high, reaching the eaves of the roof, The charcoal in the hearth glows a deeper, warmer red. My aged mother sits, quietly spinning her thread, While I stay silent, watching the steam rise from the pot. Mornings are bone-chilling; the frozen water cracks, At night, the wind howls, rattling the wooden doors. My man is away, working in a city so far, A single letter from him is the greatest treasure I hold. Yet, even the deepest snow must find its end, The river thaws, singing of the coming spring. When the sun rises high beyond the mountain peaks, I believe-I know—my love will come home to me.

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