Once upon a time there was an old c

Once upon a time there was an old couple who didn’t have a child. They lived in a small house near the village forest. “Please give us a child,” they asked God everyday.

One day, from the household Shinto altar, they heard a cute cry, “Waa! Waa!”

They looked and saw a crying baby who looked just like a little finger. “This child must be a gift from God. Thanks to God!”

“We will call this child ‘Issumboshi’,” they said.

They raised Issumboshi with much care, but Issumboshi never grew bigger.

“Hey, Issumboshi, do you want to be eaten by a frog?” Issumboshi was always being bullied by the children of the village and often went home feeling unhappy.

Grandmother would make some big rice balls and encourage him. “Eat a lot, and grow up quickly,” Grandmother said.

One day, Issumboshi said, “I will go to the capital to study and become a respectable person. Then I will come back.” Grandfather and Grandmother were worried about him, but Issumboshi’s mind would not be changed. At once they began to prepare for his trip.

Issumboshi sheathed a needle sword in a straw case, put on a cup for a sedge hat, and started out with a chopstick staff, in high spirits.

“I’m going now,” Issumboshi said.

“Is he safe? With such a small body?” Grandfather and Grandmother asked as they saw him off.

Issumboshi went on the trip with a big wish in a small body.
… … …

At last Issumboshi reached the capital city and anchored under the bridge. Then he climbed up to the railing and viewed the town.

“There is a fine palace over there. I shall ask them at once.”

At long last Issumboshi arrived at the palace.

“Excuse me, but I want to meet the feudal lord.”

The lord came to the door, “What? Who’s there?”

“Here I am, at your feet.”

“Oh. How small! Why do you want to meet me?”

“Please let me be your retainer.”

“I wonder if your very small body can do anything.”

“I’ll stay in your pocket and guard you from all harm.” When Issumboshi said so, a bee came buzzing by. “Yhaa!” Issumboshi yelled, stabbing the bee.

“Bravo! I employ you. It would be good if you became the Princess’s man.”

“Oh! What a cute fellow he is!” said the Princess, putting Issumboshi on her palm.
“I will defend you upon my life,” said Issumboshi.

The Princess liked Issumboshi, and she taught him reading, writing, and various studies. Further, Issumboshi practiced fencing very hard in order to be strong.

One day the Princess went out to worship at the Kiyomizu Temple. Suddenly there was a strong wind, and some demons appeared. The leader of the demons tried to grab the Princess. “Help me!” she screamed. Issumboshi tried to help her, but the demon caught him and threw him into his mouth. Issumboshi, who was swallowed, jabbed and jabbed the demon’s stomach. The demon rolled over and spat out Issumboshi.

Issumboshi jumped at the demon and stabbed his eyes. The remaining demons were frightened. They ran away in great haste, but one demon, who was left behind, trembled while holding the magic hammer.

“Do you want me to stab your eyes, too?” Issumboshi asked.

“Please, don’t. This is the magic hammer that will grant you a wish. I give it to you, so please spare me.” And saying this, he ran off in a hurry.

“Thank you, Issumboshi. You have saved my life,” the Princess said.

“Princess, please wave this magic hammer and make a wish that I may become big,” said Issumboshi. The Princess waved it and asked, “May Issumboshi become big!”

And then, strangely, before her eyes, Issumboshi began to grow. He grew into a nice young man. They went back to the palace, and the Princess asked the King to let her marry Issumboshi.

The Princess and Issumboshi then got married, and they invited Grandfather and Grandmother to live with them in the palace. They lived happily ever after.

Hasil (Bahasa Indonesia) 2:

Sekali waktu ada pasangan tua yang tidak memiliki anak. Mereka tinggal di sebuah rumah kecil di dekat hutan desa. "Tolong beri kami seorang anak," mereka meminta Tuhan setiap hari. Suatu hari, dari rumah tangga Shinto altar, mereka mendengar teriakan lucu, "Waa! Waa! " Mereka tampak dan melihat bayi yang menangis yang tampak seperti jari kelingking. "Anak ini harus menjadi hadiah dari Tuhan. Terima kasih Tuhan! " " Kami akan memanggil anak ini 'Issumboshi', "kata mereka. Mereka mengangkat Issumboshi dengan banyak perawatan, tetapi Issumboshi tidak pernah tumbuh lebih besar. " Hei, Issumboshi, apakah Anda ingin dimakan oleh kodok? "Issumboshi adalah selalu ditindas oleh anak-anak dari desa dan sering pulang merasa tidak bahagia. Nenek akan membuat beberapa nasi besar dan mendorong dia. "Makan banyak, dan tumbuh dengan cepat," kata Nenek. Suatu hari, Issumboshi berkata, "Aku akan pergi ke ibukota untuk belajar dan menjadi orang terhormat. Lalu aku akan kembali. "Kakek dan Nenek khawatir tentang dia, tapi pikiran Issumboshi ini tidak akan berubah. Sekaligus mereka mulai mempersiapkan perjalanannya. Issumboshi berselubung pedang jarum dalam kasus jerami, mengenakan cangkir untuk topi alang, dan mulai dengan staf sumpit, dalam semangat tinggi. "Aku pergi sekarang," Issumboshi kata. "Apakah dia aman? Dengan tubuh kecil? "Kakek dan Nenek bertanya saat mereka melihat dia pergi. Issumboshi melanjutkan perjalanan dengan keinginan besar dalam tubuh kecil. ... ... ... Pada Issumboshi lalu mencapai ibu kota dan berlabuh di bawah jembatan. Kemudian dia naik ke pagar dan dilihat kota. "Ada sebuah istana baik-baik saja di sana. Saya akan meminta mereka sekaligus. " Pada Issumboshi Akhirnya tiba di istana. " Maaf, tapi saya ingin bertemu tuan feodal. " Tuhan datang ke pintu," Apa? Siapa itu? " " Aku di sini, di kaki Anda. " " Oh. Bagaimana kecil! Mengapa Anda ingin bertemu dengan saya? " " Tolong beritahu saya menjadi Anda punggawa. " " Aku ingin tahu apakah tubuh yang sangat kecil Anda dapat melakukan apa-apa. " " Saya akan tinggal di saku Anda dan menjaga Anda dari semua bahaya. "Ketika Issumboshi kata jadi, lebah datang berdengung oleh. "Yhaa!" Issumboshi berteriak, menusuk lebah. "Bravo! Aku mempekerjakan Anda. Akan lebih baik jika Anda menjadi manusia sang Putri. " " Oh! Apa yang lucu sesama dia! "Kata Putri, menempatkan Issumboshi di telapak tangannya. " Saya akan membela Anda pada hidup saya, "kata Issumboshi. Putri menyukai Issumboshi, dan dia mengajarinya membaca, menulis, dan berbagai penelitian. Selanjutnya, Issumboshi berlatih pagar sangat sulit untuk menjadi kuat. Suatu hari Putri pergi untuk menyembah di Kuil Kiyomizu. Tiba-tiba ada angin kencang, dan beberapa setan muncul. Pemimpin setan berusaha merebut Putri. "Bantu aku!" Teriaknya. Issumboshi mencoba untuk membantunya, namun iblis menangkapnya dan melemparkannya ke dalam mulutnya. Issumboshi, yang menelan, menusukkan dan menusukkan perut iblis. Setan berguling dan meludahkan Issumboshi. Issumboshi melompat pada setan dan menusuk matanya. Iblis yang tersisa ketakutan. Mereka lari dengan tergesa-gesa besar, tapi satu setan, yang tertinggal, gemetar sambil memegang palu ajaib. "Apakah Anda ingin saya untuk menusuk mata Anda, juga?" Tanya Issumboshi. "Silakan, tidak. Ini adalah palu ajaib yang akan memberikan Anda sebuah keinginan. Saya memberikannya kepada Anda, jadi silakan luang saya. "Dan mengatakan ini, dia lari terburu-buru. " Terima kasih, Issumboshi. Anda telah menyelamatkan hidup saya, "kata Putri. " Princess, ayunkan palu ajaib ini dan membuat keinginan bahwa saya bisa menjadi besar, "kata Issumboshi. Putri melambai itu dan bertanya, "Semoga Issumboshi menjadi besar!" Dan kemudian, anehnya, di depan matanya, Issumboshi mulai tumbuh. Dia tumbuh menjadi pria muda yang baik. Mereka kembali ke istana, dan Putri meminta Raja untuk membiarkan dia menikah Issumboshi. Putri dan Issumboshi kemudian menikah, dan mereka mengundang Kakek dan Nenek untuk tinggal bersama mereka di istana. Mereka hidup bahagia selamanya.