B1 noun /ləˈbɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

Laboratory (Lab)

実験室

Meaning

a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching

Example

The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory.

科学者たちは設備の整った実験室で実験を行いました。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.ər/

Liar

嘘つき

Meaning

a person who tells lies; someone who does not tell the truth

Example

Nobody trusts him because he is a liar.

誰も彼を信じません、彼は嘘つきだからです。

C2 adjective /laɪˈsɛnʃəs/

licentious

放蕩

Meaning

Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.

Example

The novel was criticized for its licentious themes.

その小説は放蕩的なテーマで批判された。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/

likelihood

可能性

Meaning

the chance or probability of something happening

Example

There is a strong likelihood of rain tomorrow.

明日、雨が降る可能性が高いです。

A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

Luxury

贅沢

Meaning

the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain

Example

They enjoyed the luxury of a five-star hotel.

彼らは五つ星ホテルのラグジュアリーを楽しんでいました。

C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

怠惰または無関心

Meaning

lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy

Example

His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.

彼の怠惰な態度は、仕事に対する上司の不満を引き起こした。

C1 noun /ˈlæb.ə.rɪnθ/

labyrinth

迷路, 複雑な道のネットワーク

Meaning

A complicated network of paths or passages; an intricate and confusing arrangement.

Example

The city's streets were like a labyrinth.

街の通りは迷路のようだった。

B2 adjective /ˈlɛŋθi/

lengthy

長い

Meaning

long in duration or extent

Example

The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours.

会議は長く、3時間以上続きました。

B2 noun /ˈleɪzər/

laser

レーザー

Meaning

a device that emits a concentrated beam of light

Example

The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.

医師は目の手術のためにレーザーを使用しました。

C2 noun /ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

lodgment

仮宿

Meaning

The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.

Example

The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house.

兵士たちは廃屋で仮宿を見つけました。

C1 verb /ˈlaɪ.kən/

liken

例える

Meaning

to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way

Example

He likened her voice to sweet music.

彼は彼女の声を甘い音楽に例えました。

C1 noun /ˈliːvˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

leave-taking

お別れ

Meaning

an act of saying goodbye; farewell

Example

His leave-taking from his friends was emotional.

彼の友達へのお別れは感動的でした。

C2 noun /liː/

lea

草地

Meaning

An open area of grassy or arable land; a meadow.

Example

The cottage was surrounded by a quiet lea.

小屋は静かな草地に囲まれていました。

C2 noun /ˈlʊŋ.gi/

Lungi

ルンギ

Meaning

a traditional garment worn around the waist in South Asia

Example

He wore a comfortable lungi while relaxing at home.

彼は家でくつろいでいるときに快適なルンギを着ていました。

C2 noun/verb /læˈsuː/

lasso

ロープ

Meaning

a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope

Example

The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly.

カウボーイは素早く馬をラッソしました。

A1 noun /lɒt/

lot

たくさん

Meaning

A large number or amount; a group or portion.

Example

She bought a lot of books at the fair.

彼女はフェアでたくさんの本を買いました。

C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

乳または乳酸に関連する

Meaning

Relating to milk or lactic acid.

Example

Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.

激しい運動は筋肉に乳酸が蓄積される原因となることがあります。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

ライセンス

Meaning

a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade

Example

You need a driving licence to operate a car.

車を運転するには運転免許証が必要です。

B1 verb /loʊd/

load

積む

Meaning

to put goods or cargo onto a vehicle; to fill something with a heavy quantity

Example

Workers load the truck with heavy boxes.

作業員は重い箱でトラックを積み込みます。

C2 noun /ˌlɪk.wəˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

liquefacient

液体化剤

Meaning

a substance that causes something to become liquid

Example

The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment.

化学者は、実験で液体化剤がどのように機能するかを説明しました。

C2 verb /læmˈpuːn/

lampoon

嘲笑する

Meaning

to publicly criticize or ridicule someone or something with humor, irony, or sarcasm

Example

The cartoonist lampooned the politician for his contradictory statements.

カリカチュアリストはその矛盾する発言で政治家を嘲笑した。

C2 adjective /luːd/

lewd

下品な

Meaning

Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.

Example

He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.

彼は公共の場で下品な発言をしたため、逮捕された。

B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

Meaning

a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter

Example

The recipe calls for two liters of water.

C2 noun /laʊs/

Louse

シラミ

Meaning

a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals

Example

The child had a louse in his hair.

その子供の髪にシラミがいました。

B2 noun /læp/

Lap

ひざの上

Meaning

the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course

Example

The cat curled up comfortably in her lap while she read her book.

猫は本を読みながら快適に彼女のひざの上で丸くなっていた。

C1 adjective /læks/

lax

緩い, だらしない

Meaning

Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.

Example

The security at the airport was surprisingly lax.

空港のセキュリティは驚くほど緩かった。

C1 verb, adjective, noun /lɪmp/

limp

引きずる / 弱い

Meaning

to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.

Example

He limped after injuring his ankle.

彼は足首を怪我した後、足を引きずって歩いていた。

C1 noun /ˈlaɪbəl/

libel

名誉毀損

Meaning

a published false statement that damages a person's reputation

Example

The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false claims.

新聞は虚偽の主張を掲載した後、名誉毀損で訴えられました。

A2 noun/adjective /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

living

生活 / 生計

Meaning

the state of being alive; or a way of earning money

Example

He makes his living as a teacher.

彼は教師として生計を立てています。

C2 adjective /ləˈkɒnɪk/

laconic

簡潔な

Meaning

using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious

Example

His laconic reply ended the conversation quickly.

彼の簡潔な返答は会話を迅速に終わらせた。

C1 noun /ˈlɪɡ.əmənt/

ligament

靭帯組織

Meaning

A tough band of tissue that connects bones at a joint.

Example

He tore a ligament in his knee while playing football.

サッカーをしているときに膝の靭帯を切った。

C1 verb /lɜːrk/

lurk

潜む

Meaning

to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe

Example

A stranger lurked in the shadows.

見知らぬ人が影の中に潜んでいた。

C1 noun /lʌmp/

Lump

かたまり; ぶつかり; こぶ

Meaning

a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape

Example

She found a lump of sugar in the bowl.

彼女はボウルの中で砂糖の塊を見つけました。

B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

ライム

Meaning

a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice

Example

Add a slice of lime to your drink.

あなたの飲み物にライムのスライスを加えてください。

B1 adjective /luːs/

loose

緩い

Meaning

not firmly or tightly fixed in place

Example

The screw is loose and needs tightening.

ネジが緩んでいて、締め直す必要があります。

B2 noun /ˈluː.nər ɪˈklɪps/

Lunar eclipse

月食

Meaning

an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow

Example

We watched the lunar eclipse from our backyard.

私たちは庭から月食を観察しました。

A2 noun /ˈloʊ.kəl/

Local

地域の; 地元の

Meaning

belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood; a person living in a particular area

Example

The local people are very friendly.

地元の人々はとても親切です。

B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

ロジスティクス

Meaning

The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.

Example

Logistics ensures timely delivery.

ロジスティクスはタイムリーな配達を保証します。

B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

立法の

Meaning

relating to the making of laws

Example

The legislative body passed the new tax bill.

立法機関は新しい税法を可決しました。

C1 noun /ˌlɛ.seɪ ˈfɛər/

laissez-faire

不干渉主義

Meaning

An economic policy where government does not intervene in business affairs.

Example

Laissez-faire policies encourage private enterprise.

レセ・フェール政策は民間企業を奨励します。

C1 verb /ˈlɛvi/

levy

課税する

Meaning

To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.

Example

The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods.

政府は高級品に新しい税金を課すことに決めました。

C2 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

贅沢を楽しむ

Meaning

to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort

Example

She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.

長い一日の後、彼女は暖かいバブルバスで贅沢を楽しんでいた。

C2 noun /ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

Longan

Meaning

a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee

Example

Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts.

B2 noun /ˈleð.ər/

Leather

革

Meaning

animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use

Example

He bought a leather jacket from the store.

彼は店でレザージャケットを買った。

B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

蓮

Meaning

a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes

Example

The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.

蓮の花は静かな池で美しく咲きます。

C2 adjective /ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/

lamentable

嘆かわしい

Meaning

deserving to be criticized or regretted; unfortunate

Example

The team’s lamentable performance disappointed their fans.

チームの嘆かわしいパフォーマンスは、ファンを失望させました。

B1 noun /ˈlʌvər/

lover

恋人

Meaning

a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone

Example

She met her lover at the café every evening.

彼女は毎晩カフェで恋人と会っていました。

C2 adjective /ˈlæmbənt/

lambent

柔らかな輝き

Meaning

glowing or flickering softly; having a gentle radiance

Example

The lambent light of the candle filled the room with warmth.

ろうそくの柔らかな輝きが部屋を暖かさで満たした。

B1 verb /lend/

lend

貸す

Meaning

to give temporarily; to allow someone to use something

Example

Can you lend me your pen?

あなたは私にペンを貸してくれますか？

B2 noun /lʌŋ/

Lung

肺

Meaning

either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing

Example

Smoking can cause serious damage to your lungs.

喫煙はあなたの肺に深刻なダメージを与える可能性があります。

B1 noun /lɔːn/

Lawn

芝生

Meaning

an area of short, regularly mown grass in the grounds of a house or in a park

Example

She waters the lawn every morning.

彼女は毎朝芝生に水をやります。

A1 noun /lʌntʃ/

Lunch

ランチ

Meaning

a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically one that is lighter or less formal than an evening meal

Example

We had lunch at a nice restaurant downtown.

私たちは市内の良いレストランでランチをしました。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.leɪ.di/

Landlady

女主人

Meaning

a woman who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a female property owner

Example

The friendly landlady provided fresh towels and showed us around the apartment.

親切な女主人は新しいタオルを提供し、私たちにアパートを案内してくれました。

B1 adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/

Leading

主要な; リーディング; 最も重要な

Meaning

foremost; principal; most important; guiding

Example

She is a leading expert in environmental science.

彼女は環境科学のリーディングエキスパートです。

C2 adjective /ˈlaɪðsəm/

lithesome

しなやかで優雅な

Meaning

gracefully flexible and supple

Example

Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina.

彼女のしなやかな姿勢は、バレリーナのように動くことを可能にしました。

C2 adjective /læŋk/

lank

高くて細い

Meaning

Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.

Example

The lank teenager towered over his classmates.

その高くて細いティーンエイジャーはクラスメートよりも高かった。

B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

労働者

Meaning

a person who does unskilled physical work for wages

Example

The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.

労働者は建設現場で一日中一生懸命働きました。

C1 noun /ˈlʊkaʊt/

lookout

監視, 見張り

Meaning

A place for watching; a person keeping watch.

Example

The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity.

ガードは怪しい活動に目を光らせていました。

C2 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

宝石細工師

Meaning

As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.

Example

The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.

博物館は古代に使用された宝石細工の道具を展示しました。

C2 noun /ˈlænjæp/

lagniappe

追加の贈り物

Meaning

A small gift or bonus given by a seller to a customer.

Example

The shopkeeper offered a piece of candy as a lagniappe.

店主はおまけとしてキャンディを提供しました。

C2 noun /ˈlev.ɪ.ti/

Levity

軽薄さ; フリヴォリティ; 尊重の欠如

Meaning

humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect

Example

The levity in the courtroom was inappropriate.

法廷での軽薄さは不適切でした。

C1 noun ˌlɪb.ər.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

liberalization

自由化

Meaning

The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.

Example

The liberalization of trade policies attracted foreign investments.

貿易政策の自由化が外国からの投資を引き寄せました。

C1 verb /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/

liquidate

清算する

Meaning

To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.

Example

The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors.

会社は債権者に支払うために資産を清算することを決定しました。

A2 noun, verb /lɪŋk/

link

リンク

Meaning

a connection between two things; to connect or associate

Example

The article includes a link to the official website.

記事には公式ウェブサイトへのリンクが含まれています。

B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

手足

Meaning

an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree

Example

He broke a limb while climbing the tree.

彼は木に登るときに手足を折った。

B1 noun /ˈlænd.skeɪp/

Landscape

風景

Meaning

all the visible features of an area of countryside or land; the art of designing outdoor areas

Example

The mountain landscape was breathtaking with its snow-capped peaks and green valleys.

山の風景は雪で覆われた頂上と緑の谷が息を呑むほど美しかった。

B2 adjective /ˈlʌv.ə.bəl/

Lovable

愛されるべき; 愛らしい

Meaning

deserving of love; endearing; adorable

Example

The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to adopt it.

その子犬はとても愛らしく、皆が養子にしたがっていた。

A2 adjective/adverb /laʊd/

loud

大きい

Meaning

Producing or capable of producing much noise.

Example

The music was too loud to concentrate.

音楽はあまりにも大きすぎて、集中できませんでした。

B2 noun ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˈstæn.dədz

living standards

生活水準

Meaning

The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community; quality of life.

Example

High living standards improve satisfaction.

高い生活水準は満足度を向上させます。

B2 verb /liːp/

leap

跳ぶ

Meaning

to jump high or far; to move quickly with large steps

Example

The cat leaped onto the table.

猫はテーブルに飛び乗りました。

C2 adjective /lɪˈtɪdʒəs/

litigious

訴訟好き

Meaning

prone to engage in lawsuits or overly inclined to argue legally

Example

He is known as a litigious neighbor who often sues people.

彼はしばしば他人を訴える争い好きな隣人として知られています。

C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/

loiter

Meaning

To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.

Example

The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs/

Lioness

雌ライオン

Meaning

an adult female lion

Example

The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger.

その猛獣の雌ライオンは子ライオンたちを危険から守った。

B1 noun /ˈleɪ.ər/

Layer

層; 層状;

Meaning

a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body

Example

The cake has three layers of chocolate.

ケーキには三つのチョコレート層があります。

C1 noun /ˌluː.brɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

lubrication

潤滑

Meaning

The action of applying a substance to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact.

Example

Lubrication of the eyes is essential for well-being.

目の潤滑は健康にとって重要です。

C2 noun /loʊm/

loam

肥沃な粘土質土壌

Meaning

Fertile soil mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter.

Example

Loam soil is ideal for agriculture due to its nutrient content.

ローム土壌は、その栄養素の含有量のため、農業に最適です。

C2 noun /lɒŋ ˈwɪskəd ˈkætfɪʃ/

Long whiskered catfish

ナマズ

Meaning

A type of freshwater fish with long whisker-like barbels around its mouth

Example

The fisherman caught a long whiskered catfish in the river.

漁師は川で長いひげのナマズを捕まえた。

C1 noun /ˈleɪˌpɜːrsən/

layperson

素人

Meaning

A person who is not a member of the clergy or does not have specialized knowledge in a subject.

Example

The judge explained the law so that the layperson could understand.

裁判官は法を説明し、素人でも理解できるようにしました。

C2 noun/verb /ˈlɛv.ən/

leaven

発酵剤

Meaning

a substance, typically yeast, that causes dough to rise; to permeate and modify

Example

A little yeast will leaven the bread dough.

少しのイーストがパン生地を膨らませる。

C2 noun /ˈlɔːˌɡɪvər/

lawgiver

立法者

Meaning

A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.

Example

Moses is often regarded as a great lawgiver in history.

モーセは歴史の中で偉大な立法者と見なされています。

A1 noun /laɪt/

Light

光

Meaning

the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength

Example

Turn on the light, it's getting dark.

ライトをつけて、暗くなってきました。

B2 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

literacy rates

識字率

Meaning

The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.

Example

Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.

識字率は社会経済的条件に影響を与える。

B2 noun /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

legitimacy

正当性

Meaning

the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful

Example

The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.

選挙の正当性は観察者によって疑問視されました。

B2 noun /ˈlɒbi/

lobby

ロビー

Meaning

a large open area near the entrance of a building; also a group trying to influence decisions.

Example

We met the manager in the hotel lobby before the meeting.

会議の前にホテルのロビーでマネージャーに会いました。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

lighting

照明

Meaning

the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light

Example

The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere.

レストランの照明は、暖かく快適な雰囲気を作り出しました。

B1 noun /ˈleɪ.bər/

Labour

肉体的または精神的な労働

Meaning

work involving physical or mental effort; workers as a group

Example

The construction required months of hard labour to complete.

建設には数ヶ月の厳しい労働が必要でした。

C1 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/

liberalism

リベラリズム

Meaning

a political and social philosophy advocating individual freedoms, democracy, and equality

Example

Liberalism emphasizes freedom of speech and human rights.

リベラリズムは言論の自由と人権を強調します。

B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

lint

繊維くず

Meaning

small soft fibers that come off cloth, often found in dryers or on clothes

Example

There was lint all over his black shirt after the wash.

洗濯後、彼の黒いシャツに繊維くずがついていました。

C2 adjective /ˌlɛvəlˈhɛdɪd/

levelheaded

冷静で賢明

Meaning

calm and sensible; showing good judgment.

Example

She remained levelheaded during the crisis.

彼女は危機の間冷静を保った。

A1 adjective /ˈlɪtl/

little

小さい

Meaning

Small in size, amount, or degree.

Example

He drank a little water before going to bed.

彼は寝る前に少し水を飲んだ。

C1 verb /lʊər/

lure

誘惑する

Meaning

to attract or tempt someone, often by offering something appealing

Example

The advertisement lured customers with promises of discounts.

広告は割引の約束で顧客を引き寄せました。

C1 noun, verb /ˈliːvər/ or /ˈlɛvər/

lever

てこの原理, かたくなな棒

Meaning

a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.

Example

He used a lever to lift the heavy stone.

彼は重い石を持ち上げるためにレバーを使いました。

B2 noun /ˈlɪkər/

liquor

Meaning

Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.

Example

The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.

C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.ləs/

Lawless

無法; 無政府主義; 無秩序; 犯罪者

Meaning

without law; anarchic; unruly; criminal

Example

The frontier town was known for its lawless behavior and chaos.

その国境の町は無法行為と混乱で知られていた。

C1 adjective /ˈluːdɪkrəs/

ludicrous

ばかげた

Meaning

so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing

Example

It is ludicrous to think the Earth is flat.

地球が平らだと思うのはばかげている。

A2 verb/adjective /lɒst/

lost

失われた

Meaning

Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.

Example

He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house.

彼は鍵を失い、家に入れませんでした。

C2 noun /luːˈsɪd.ə.ti/

lucidity

明瞭

Meaning

Clarity of thought or style; the quality of being easily understood.

Example

His explanation had great lucidity, making it easy to understand.

彼の説明は非常に明瞭で、理解するのが簡単でした。

B1 noun /lɔk/

Lock

鍵

Meaning

a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form

Example

Make sure you lock the door before leaving.

出かける前にドアをロックしてください。

B1 adverb /ˈlɑːrdʒli/

largely

主に

Meaning

to a great extent; mostly or mainly

Example

The success of the project was largely due to teamwork.

プロジェクトの成功は主にチームワークによるものだった。

C2 noun /ˈlæsɪtjuːd/

lassitude

疲労

Meaning

a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy

Example

After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group.

長いハイキングの後、疲労感がグループに広がった。

B1 noun /læk/

Lack

不足; 欠如

Meaning

the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage

Example

The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers.

この夏の雨不足が農家に深刻な問題を引き起こしました。

C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/

Lawful

合法的; 正当な; 有効; 公正;

Meaning

legal; legitimate; valid; just

Example

The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.

裁判官は彼らの行動が合法で適切であることを確認しました。

A2 noun /leŋθ/

Length

長さ

Meaning

the measurement or extent of something from end to end; the greater of two or the greatest of three dimensions

Example

The length of the table is two meters.

テーブルの長さは2メートルです。

B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

自由

Meaning

the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

Example

The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.

自由の女神は自由と民主主義を象徴しています。

C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.tɪʃ/

latish

少し遅れて

Meaning

Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.

Example

We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun.

パーティーには少し遅れて到着しましたが、それでもほとんどの楽しみを楽しむことができました。

A2 adjective /ˈloʊn.li/

Lonely

孤独な; 孤立した

Meaning

solitary; isolated; without companions

Example

She felt lonely after moving to a new city.

彼女は新しい都市に引っ越してから孤独を感じていました。

C2 noun /ˈlɑːrdər/

larder

食料庫

Meaning

A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.

Example

The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese.

食料庫は新鮮なパンとチーズでいっぱいでした。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪɡ.ni.əs/

ligneous

木質の

Meaning

having the texture or appearance of wood; woody

Example

The ligneous stem supported the heavy flowers.

木質の茎が重い花を支えました。

C1 adjective /ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/

Luminous

輝く; 明るい; 光る

Meaning

bright; shining; emitting light; radiant

Example

The luminous stars filled the dark night sky.

輝く星々が暗い夜空を満たした。

C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/

Limelight

公衆の注目の中心; ライムのシリンダーを加熱して発生する明るい光

Meaning

the focus of public attention; a bright light produced by heating a cylinder of lime

Example

The celebrity enjoyed being in the limelight.

有名人はスポットライトの中で楽しんでいました。

C1 noun /ˈlænd.slaɪd/

Landslide

地すべり

Meaning

a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff; an overwhelming victory in an election

Example

Heavy rains triggered a massive landslide that blocked the mountain highway.

大雨が大規模な地すべりを引き起こし、山道をふさいだ。

C2 adjective /luːˈɡuːbriəs/

lugubrious

陰鬱な

Meaning

looking or sounding sad and dismal

Example

His lugubrious expression made everyone feel uneasy.

彼の陰鬱な表情は皆を不安にさせた。

B2 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/

legally

合法的に

Meaning

in a way that is allowed by law

Example

He is legally responsible for his actions.

彼は自分の行動に対して合法的に責任があります。

C1 adjective /ˈlɪstləs/

listless

無気力

Meaning

lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

Example

She felt listless after working long hours without rest.

長時間休憩なしで働いた後、彼女は無気力に感じていた。

B2 adjective /lɑːrdʒ skeɪl/

large-scale

大規模

Meaning

involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area

Example

The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets.

その会社は国際市場に大規模な拡大を計画しています。

B2 adjective /liːn/

Lean

細い; 脂肪が少ない; 弱い

Meaning

thin; having little fat; weak

Example

He has a lean and muscular body.

彼は細くて筋肉質の体をしています。

C2 noun /ˈlæɡ.ərd/

Laggard

遅れて進む人; 他の人より遅れを取る人

Meaning

a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; someone who is slow to act

Example

The laggard student finally submitted his assignment after the deadline.

遅れた学生は締め切り後にようやく課題を提出しました。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

literal

字義通り

Meaning

taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration

Example

His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense.

彼のコメントは冗談として言われたので、字義通りに受け取るべきではありません。

B2 noun

Longing

切望; 待望