源頼朝から逃げる義経と弁慶たちは、山伏に変装して安宅の関を通ろうとし、東大寺再建の寄付を募りに東北へ旅をしていると偽りました。安宅の関の関守の富樫は、義経たちを怪しみ、本当にそうなら、東大寺再建の勧進帳（寄付を募るための文書）を持っているはずだと言います。
Yoshitsune and Benkei, fleeing from Yoritomo, disguised themselves as yamabushi (mountain ascetics) and attempted to pass through the An’naka Barrier. They claimed to be on a journey to the northeast to solicit donations for the reconstruction of Todaiji Temple. The gatekeeper of Ataka Barrier, Togashi, became suspicious of them and demanded to see the actual fundraising document for the reconstruction of Todaiji Temple, known as the “kanjincho.”
弁慶は偽物の巻物を取り出し、勧進帳であるかのように読み上げました。あまりの迫力に富樫は通行を許しましたが、変装した義経を怪しみます。
Benkei pulled out a fake scroll and recited it as if it were the fundraising document. Impressed by his convincing performance, Togashi allowed them to pass, but he remained suspicious of the disguised Yoshitsune.
弁慶は機転をきかせ、富樫をだますために、義経を責め杖で打ちます。その迫力に富樫はついに通行を許しました。
Benkei, quick-witted and resourceful, began chastising Yoshitsune and struck him with his staff to deceive Togashi. Overwhelmed by the display of force, Togashi finally granted them passage.
弁慶はその後、義経を打ったことを泣きながら謝りました。この場面も、能『安宅』や歌舞伎『勧進帳』になっています。
After striking Yoshitsune, Benkei apologized tearfully. This scene has also been depicted in Noh theater’s “Ataka” and Kabuki theater’s “Kanjincho.”
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