「的の(まとの)真ん中を(まんなかを)射させて(いさせて)ください。もし外せば(はずせば)ここで腹を切り(はらをきり)ます」という覚悟の(かくごの)祈り

The Genji commander, Minamoto no Yoshitsune, nominated a young warrior and archery master named 'Nasu no Yoichi'. Yoichi rode his horse into the sea, closed his eyes, and prayed to the gods and Buddhas: 'Holy Hachiman Bodhisattva, please let me hit the very center of that target. If I miss, I will cut my stomach here and die.' He then opened his eyes, aimed, and released a single arrow.