On the conception of blossom having a pleasing hue, when various people were in attendance on His Majesty, during the reign of former emperor Nijō.

君が代にあへるはたれもうれしきを花はいろにもいでにけるかな

kimi ga yo ni aeru wa tare mo ureshiki o hana wa iro ni mo idenikeru kana

My Lord’s reign Has everyone greeted With joy, and The blossom in such hues Has appeared!

Minister of Justice Norikane