it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
simply put; putting it simply; in short
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
carving; engraving; sculpture
performance (e.g. music, dance, pantomime, etc.)
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
drama; theatre; theater; play
digression; many divergences
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
to paint (draw) a picture
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
to be torn off; to come off
to pack; to box; to package
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
light; easy; non-serious; minor
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
expressing one's mind; speaking out
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
horseback riding; sitting astride; straddling
covering; protection; backing; relief
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
to push aside; to brush or thrust aside; to remove; to get rid of
to dominate (usu. one's husband)
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana; (in Indian philosophy) means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge
shortcake (layered cream and fruit cake; in Japan, made with sponge cake)
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
how many years; how long; what year