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B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

不足
Meaning
not having enough of something; missing
Example
His report was lacking in detail.
彼の報告書には詳細が欠けていた。
A1 adverb /ˈleɪtər/

later

後で
Meaning
At a time subsequent to a reference time; afterwards.
Example
We will discuss the details later.
私たちは後で詳細について話します。
C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

浮遊
Meaning
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
Example
The magician made the table levitate during the show.
魔法使いはショーの間にテーブルを浮かせた。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

涙を流す、悲しむ
Meaning
tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful
Example
The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.
映画の悲しい結末は観客を涙で満たしました。
C1 noun /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

locomotion

移動
Meaning
movement or the ability to move from one place to another
Example
Walking is the most common form of human locomotion.
歩くことは人間の最も一般的な移動の形です。
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。
C1 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɒs.ɪ.ti/

luminosity

光度
Meaning
The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object; the quality of emitting light.
Example
The luminosity of the star was measured with advanced instruments.
星の光度は高度な機器で測定されました。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈliːənaɪn/

leonine

ライオンのような
Meaning
Of or resembling a lion.
Example
His leonine hair made him stand out in the crowd.
彼のライオンのような髪は、群衆の中で目立たせた。
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

怠惰
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
彼の怠惰さが彼の目標達成を妨げた。
A2 adjective /loʊ/

low

低い
Meaning
Small in amount, degree, or position; not high.
Example
The river is at its lowest level in years.
その川は何年も最も低いレベルにあります。
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 /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。
B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

ヒョウ
Meaning
a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots
Example
The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.
ヒョウは木に登って、日陰で休んでいました。
A1 verb /læst/

last

続く
Meaning
to continue to exist or happen for a period of time; to endure
Example
The meeting lasted for three hours.
ミーティングは三時間続きました。
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 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 /ˈlɒtəri/

lottery

宝くじ
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.
Example
He won a car in the national lottery.
彼は全国宝くじで車を当てた。
C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

歌詞
Meaning
the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings
Example
She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.
彼女はお気に入りの歌の歌詞をすべて覚えていました。
C2 noun /lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/

linoleum

リノリウム
Meaning
a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing
Example
They decided to cover the kitchen floor with linoleum.
彼らはキッチンの床をリノリウムで覆うことに決めました。
A2 adverb /ˈlaʊdli/

loudly

大声で
Meaning
in a way that produces a lot of sound; with a high volume
Example
He spoke loudly so everyone in the room could hear him.
彼はみんなに聞こえるように大声で話した。
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？
C1 noun /ˈlaɪk.nəs/

Likeness

類似性; 似ていること
Meaning
the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation
Example
The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother.
ポートレートは彼女の祖母に強い類似性を示しています。
B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

合法的な; 有効な; 本物の; 妥当な
Meaning
lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable
Example
He has a legitimate reason for being late.
彼には遅刻の正当な理由がある。
A1 verb /let/

let

許可する
Meaning
to allow someone to do something; to give permission
Example
Please let me help you with that task.
その作業を手伝わせてください。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/

liner

Meaning
A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.
Example
The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/

lifestyle

ライフスタイル
Meaning
The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, attitudes, and possessions.
Example
A healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise and a balanced diet.
健康的なライフスタイルには、定期的な運動とバランスの取れた食事が含まれます。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

ラインアップ
Meaning
a group of people or things arranged in a sequence
Example
The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.
そのイベントは、スターが揃ったラインアップのミュージシャンを特集していました。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

苦労した
Meaning
done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor
Example
He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.
彼は観客を混乱させた苦しげな説明をした。
C2 noun /ˈleʧ.ər/

Lecher

好色な男
Meaning
a man who behaves in a sexually inappropriate way towards women
Example
The company fired him for being a lecher.
会社は彼が好色な男だったため、解雇した。
C1 noun /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/

lullaby

子守唄
Meaning
a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep
Example
She sang a lullaby to her baby every night.
彼女は毎晩赤ちゃんに子守唄を歌っていた。
C2 adjective /ˈluːpi/

loopy

おかしい
Meaning
crazy, silly, or eccentric
Example
After working all night, he felt a little loopy.
一晩中働いた後、彼は少しおかしく感じました。
A2 noun /læb/

lab

実験室
Meaning
a place equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The students conducted an experiment in the chemistry lab.
学生たちは化学実験室で実験を行いました。
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 /laɪˈbrɛəriən/

librarian

司書
Meaning
a person who manages, organizes, and assists users in a library
Example
The librarian helped me find a rare history book.
司書は私が珍しい歴史の本を見つけるのを手伝ってくれました。
B2 noun /ˈlɪn.ən/

linen

リネン生地
Meaning
A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.
Example
She bought new linen curtains for the living room.
彼女はリビングルームのために新しいリネンのカーテンを買いました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈledʒ.ər/

Ledger

元帳
Meaning
a book or other collection of financial accounts of a particular type
Example
The accountant updated the company ledger daily.
会計士は毎日会社の元帳を更新しました。
C1 noun /ˈliːweɪ/

leeway

余裕
Meaning
Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.
Example
The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project.
マネージャーはチームにプロジェクトを終了するための余裕を与えました。
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。
C1 verb /lætʃ/

latch

ラッチで閉める
Meaning
to fasten or close something with a latch
Example
She latched the door before leaving the house.
彼女は家を出る前にドアをラッチで閉めた。
A2 noun /lɪp/

Lip

唇
Meaning
either of the two soft parts that form the edge of the mouth
Example
She applied lipstick to her lips before the party.
パーティーの前に唇に口紅を塗った。
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。
C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

厳しく批判する
Meaning
To criticize harshly or to beat severely.
Example
The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.
コーチはチームのパフォーマンスの悪さを厳しく非難しました。
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 /ˈlæn.sɪt/

lancet

外科用ナイフ
Meaning
a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife used for making small incisions
Example
The doctor used a lancet to prick the patient’s finger for a blood test.
医者は血液検査のために患者の指を刺すためにランセットを使用しました。
C1 noun /ləˈɡuːn/

lagoon

ラグーン
Meaning
A shallow body of water separated from the sea by sandbars or reefs.
Example
We swam in the calm waters of the lagoon.
私たちはラグーンの穏やかな水で泳ぎました。
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 /lɑːrˈʒes/

largess

寛大さ
Meaning
Generosity in giving gifts or money.
Example
The foundation survived thanks to the largess of wealthy donors.
財団は裕福な寄付者の寛大さのおかげで存続しました。
B2 noun /liːk/

Leek

リーク
Meaning
vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion
Example
The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.
スープはジャガイモとリークで作られていました。
C1 noun /lɪˈkjʊər/

liqueur

甘いリキュール
Meaning
A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.
Example
She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.
夕食後に小さなチェリーリキュールを出しました。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈlɛzbiən/

lesbian

レズビアン
Meaning
a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
Example
She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights.
彼女は誇り高いレズビアンで、平等な権利を支持しています。
C2 noun /ˈlɔːrdlɪŋ/

lordling

小さな領主
Meaning
A young or petty lord; someone of minor nobility.
Example
The arrogant lordling demanded respect despite his lack of experience.
傲慢なロードリングは経験不足にもかかわらず、尊敬を要求した。
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərɛri/

literary

文学的
Meaning
concerning the writing, study, or content of literature
Example
She is a well-known figure in the literary world.
彼女は文学界でよく知られた人物です。
C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

lethargic

無気力
Meaning
Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy
Example
After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.
重い食事を取った後、彼は無気力で眠気を感じた。
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。
A1 verb /lʊk/

look

見る
Meaning
to direct your eyes to see something; to appear or seem
Example
Look at the beautiful sunset in the sky.
空に美しい夕日を見てください。
A1 pronoun/noun /lɒts/

lots

たくさん
Meaning
A large number or amount of something.
Example
She has lots of friends in the city.
彼女は街にたくさんの友達がいます。
A2 adjective /ˈloʊɪst/

lowest

最も低い
Meaning
Of the smallest amount, extent, or intensity; minimal.
Example
The unemployment rate is at its lowest in 15 years.
失業率は15年ぶりの最低水準です。
C2 verb /lɪr/

leer

いやらしい目つき
Meaning
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
Example
He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.
彼は彼女を不快にさせるような見方をした。
C1 noun /liˈeɪzɒn/

liaison

連絡係
Meaning
communication or cooperation between people or groups for a smooth working relationship
Example
She works as a liaison between the company and its clients.
彼女は会社と顧客の間のリエゾンとして働いています。
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。
C1 verb /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

legalize

合法化する
Meaning
To make something lawful by official approval.
Example
The government decided to legalize online businesses.
政府はオンラインビジネスを合法化することを決定しました。
A2 noun /laɪt bʌlb/

Light bulb

電球
Meaning
a glass or plastic container that produces light when electricity passes through it
Example
The light bulb in the kitchen needs to be replaced.
キッチンの電球は交換する必要があります。
C1 verb /ˈlɪŋɡər/

linger

必要以上に長く留まる
Meaning
to stay in a place longer than necessary; to persist
Example
The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen.
コーヒーの香りがキッチンに長く残った。
C1 noun /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/

lexicon

語彙
Meaning
The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge; a collection of words and terms.
Example
A translator must have a vast lexicon of both languages.
翻訳者は両方の言語の広大な語彙を持っていなければならない。
B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

液体
Meaning
a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil
Example
Water is a liquid at room temperature.
水は常温で液体です。
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 ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

遺産
Meaning
An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.
Example
His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.
彼の貢献は業界に長く残る遺産を残しました。
C2 noun /ˈlæriət/

lariat

ロープ
Meaning
A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.
Example
The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse.
カウボーイは迷子の馬を捕まえるためにロープを投げました。
C1 noun /ˈliːniənsi/

leniency

寛大
Meaning
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.
Example
The judge showed leniency in his ruling.
裁判官は判決で寛大さを示した。
C2 noun /ˈlɪnəmənt/

liniment

リニメント / ローション
Meaning
A liquid or lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness.
Example
He rubbed liniment on his sore muscles after the workout.
彼はトレーニング後、痛んだ筋肉にリニメントを擦り込んだ。
C2 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/

luminescence

発光現象
Meaning
The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.
Example
The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest.
ホタルの発光現象が森を照らしました。
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

軽く
Meaning
gently or with little force or weight
Example
She touched the baby’s hand lightly.
彼女は赤ちゃんの手を軽く触れた。
C2 noun /lɪnt/

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 noun /ˈluːkər/

lucre

利益
Meaning
money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably
Example
He was motivated more by lucre than by duty.
彼は義務よりも利益に動機づけられていました。
C2 adjective /ˈluː.ni/

Loony

クレイジー; バカ; 精神的に不安定
Meaning
crazy; silly; mentally unstable
Example
His loony behavior made everyone laugh.
彼のクレイジーな行動でみんなが笑った。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

格子構造
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
庭は、蔦で覆われた木製の格子構造で飾られていました。
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 verb /lʌɡ/

lug

Meaning
to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort
Example
He had to lug the suitcase up three flights of stairs.
B2 noun /liːk/

Leak

漏れ; 穴
Meaning
a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally
Example
There is a leak in the water pipe.
水道管にリークがあります。
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。
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 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

博学な
Meaning
having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching
Example
She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.
彼女は歴史に詳しい博学な学者です。
C2 noun /leɪð/

lathe

旋盤
Meaning
A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.
Example
The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.
大工は木の器を形作るために旋盤を使いました。
C2 noun /lɪˈbrɛtoʊ/

libretto

オペラの台本
Meaning
The text of an opera or other long vocal work.
Example
She studied the libretto before attending the opera performance.
彼女はオペラの公演に行く前にリブレットを勉強しました。
B2 noun

Longing

切望; 待望
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。
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。
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。
B1 adjective ˈliː.ɡəl

legal

合法
Meaning
Permitted by law; relating to the law.
Example
Legal systems ensure justice.
法的なシステムは正義を保証します。
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。
C1 adjective lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk

linguistic

言語学的
Meaning
Related to language or linguistics; concerning the scientific study of language.
Example
The AI model learns from linguistic patterns.
AIモデルは言語学的パターンから学習します。
B2 noun/verb /ˈlɪtər/

litter

ゴミ
Meaning
rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish
Example
The park was full of litter after the festival.
祭りの後、公園はゴミでいっぱいだった。
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。
A2 noun /lɪst/

List

リスト
Meaning
a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other
Example
Make a list of things you need to buy.
買うべきもののリストを作成してください。
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.
A2 noun /lɔː/

Law

法律
Meaning
a rule or system of rules recognized by a country or community as regulating the actions of its members
Example
Everyone must obey the law.
すべての人は法律を守らなければなりません。
C2 noun /ˈluː.mən/

lumen

ルーメン
Meaning
A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.
Example
The bulb produces 800 lumens of light.
電球は800ルーメンの光を発生させます。
C1 adjective /ˈlækˌlʌstər/

lackluster

輝きがない
Meaning
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
Example
The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
輝きがないパフォーマンスは観客を失望させました。
B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

ランタン
Meaning
a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors
Example
We carried a lantern during our camping trip.
私たちはキャンプの旅行中にランタンを持っていました。
B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

舐める
Meaning
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
Example
The cat licked its paws clean.
ネコは足をきれいに舐めました。
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfər/

lexicographer

辞書編纂者
Meaning
A person who compiles, writes, or edits dictionaries.
Example
The lexicographer spent years compiling the dictionary.
そのレキシコグラファーは辞書を編纂するのに数年を費やした。
B2 noun ˈlɒŋ tɜːm ˈmɛm.ər.i

Long-term memory

長期記憶
Meaning
Such memory that remains stored in the brain for a long time
Example
Repeated practice helps transfer information into long-term memory.
繰り返しの練習が情報を長期記憶に転送するのを助けます。
C2 adjective /ˈliːwərd/

leeward

風下の側
Meaning
On or toward the sheltered side away from the wind.
Example
They built their camp on the leeward side of the hill.
彼らは丘の風下の側にキャンプを建てました。
B2 adjective /ˈliː.fi/

Leafy

葉が多い; 葉で覆われた
Meaning
having many leaves; covered with leaves
Example
The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.
葉の多い緑の野菜はとても栄養価が高いです。
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/

Likewise

同様に; 同じように; 似たように
Meaning
in the same way; also; similarly
Example
She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.
彼女は試験のために一生懸命勉強し、彼女の兄も同様にしました。
C2 noun /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/

ligature

括弧
Meaning
A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.
Example
The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding.
医者は出血を止めるためにリガチュアを使用しました。
C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

好色な
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
その好色な言葉がみんなを不快にさせた。
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。
C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

訴訟する
Meaning
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
Example
The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.
その企業は契約の争いを訴えることに決めた。
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.də.bəl/

laudable

称賛に値する
Meaning
Deserving praise and admiration.
Example
Her efforts to help the poor are truly laudable.
貧しい人々を助けるための彼女の努力は本当に称賛に値します。
C1 verb /lʌl/

lull

静める
Meaning
to soothe or calm; to cause to sleep or rest
Example
The gentle music lulled the baby to sleep.
やさしい音楽が赤ちゃんを寝かしつけた。
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/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

狂人
Meaning
A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.
Example
The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.
運転手は高速道路で狂人のように運転していた。
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。