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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。
A2 adjective /laɪt red/

Light Red

薄紅色
Meaning
a pale or diluted shade of red color
Example
She wore a light red dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに薄紅色のドレスを着ていました。
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

liberation

解放
Meaning
The action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.
Example
Liberation movements inspired many countries.
解放運動は多くの国々に影響を与えました。
C1 noun ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd

livelihood

生計
Meaning
A means of securing the necessities of life; a way of making a living.
Example
Fishing is the primary livelihood of coastal communities.
漁業は沿岸地域の主な生計手段です。
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

立法者
Meaning
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.
立法者たちは新しい教育法案に投票しました。
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。
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。
B2 noun /luːp/

Loop

ループ, 輪
Meaning
a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself
Example
The string formed a neat loop around the package.
糸はパッケージの周りにきれいなループを作りました。
C2 noun /loʊd/

lode

鉱脈
Meaning
A rich source of something, often a vein of valuable metal in the earth.
Example
The miners discovered a rich lode of silver.
鉱夫たちは豊かな銀の鉱脈を発見しました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈliːdʒənəri/

legionary

ローマ兵士
Meaning
a soldier in the Roman army
Example
Each legionary carried a shield and a short sword.
各レギオナリーは盾と短い剣を持っていました。
B1 adjective /ˈlaɪv.li/

Lively

活気のある; 元気な; 明るい
Meaning
full of life and energy; animated; cheerful
Example
The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books.
子供たちはお気に入りの本について活気のある議論をしました。
A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

最新の
Meaning
most recent in time; newest available
Example
She shared the latest updates with the team.
彼女はチームと最新のアップデートを共有した。
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.
B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

ラインアップ；並べる
Meaning
a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order
Example
The coach announced the team line-up before the match.
コーチは試合前にチームのラインアップを発表した。
C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

合法性
Meaning
the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law
Example
The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.
弁護士は契約の合法性について疑問を呈しました。
C2 noun /lɪˈvaɪəθən/

leviathan

巨大な海の怪物
Meaning
a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.
Example
The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon.
その船は地平線上で巨大な海の怪物のように見えました。
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 adjective /ˈliː.ni.ənt/

Lenient

寛大な; 優しい; 情け深い; 処罰や判断に厳しくない
Meaning
tolerant; forgiving; merciful; not strict in punishment or judgment
Example
The teacher was lenient with students who submitted their homework late.
教師は宿題を遅れて提出した生徒に寛大でした。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

littoral

沿岸の
Meaning
Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.
Example
The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.
沿岸地域は多くのユニークな海洋種の生息地です。
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 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。
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 /lʌst/

Lust

強い性的欲求；何かへの情熱的な欲望
Meaning
very strong sexual desire; a passionate desire for something
Example
His lust for power corrupted him completely.
彼の権力への欲望は彼を完全に腐敗させた。
C2 adjective /lɪˈbɪdənəs/

libidinous

淫ら
Meaning
Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.
Example
The play was criticized for its libidinous characters.
その劇は淫らなキャラクターで批判された。
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。
C1 verb /ˈlʌmbər/

lumber

重い足取りで歩く
Meaning
to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way
Example
The bear lumbered through the forest in search of food.
クマは食べ物を探して森を重い足取りで歩いた。
C1 noun /lɪˈbiːdoʊ/

libido

性欲
Meaning
Sexual desire or drive.
Example
Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido.
ストレスは時々、ある人の性欲を減少させることがあります。
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。
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 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, 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。
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。
C2 noun /læŋ'ɡʊər/

Langoor

オナガザル
Meaning
a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia
Example
The langoor was sitting on the tree branch eating fruits.
ラングールは木の枝に座って果物を食べていた。
B1 noun /loʊn/

Loan

ローン
Meaning
a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest
Example
He took a loan to buy a new car.
彼は新しい車を買うためにローンを組みました。
C1 noun /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtər/

legislator

立法者
Meaning
a person who makes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The legislator introduced a bill to improve healthcare.
立法者は医療サービス改善のために法案を提出しました。
B1 noun /ˈlæbrətɔːri/

laboratory

実験室
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.
Example
The students conducted the experiment in the chemistry laboratory.
学生たちは化学実験室で実験を行った。
A2 noun /liːf/

Leaf

葉
Meaning
a flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem
Example
The autumn leaves are falling from the tree.
秋の葉が木から落ちています。
C1 noun /luː/

lieu

代わりに
Meaning
Instead of; in place of.
Example
He gave money in lieu of flowers.
彼は花の代わりにお金を渡した。
B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

肝臓
Meaning
a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.
Example
The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.
肝臓は体から毒素を取り除く重要な役割を果たします。
B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

愛情深い; 世話好きな; 愛と温かさを示す
Meaning
affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth
Example
She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.
彼女は子供たちを深く思いやる愛情深い母親です。
C1 adjective /ˈliːf.ləs/

Leafless

葉のない; 裸
Meaning
without leaves; bare
Example
The leafless trees looked bare in winter.
冬には葉のない木々が裸に見えました。
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 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。
C2 noun /ˈlɔːndrəs/

laundress

ランドレス
Meaning
A woman whose job is washing clothes and linens.
Example
The laundress delivered the freshly cleaned clothes to the household.
ランドレスは新しく洗った衣類を家に届けました。
A2 adjective /ˈleɪ.zi/

Lazy

怠け者; 働きたくない
Meaning
idle; unwilling to work; sluggish
Example
He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend.
彼は週末に部屋を掃除するのが面倒だった。
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。
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。
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.
B1 verb /leɪ/

lay

置く
Meaning
to put something down in a flat position; to place carefully
Example
Please lay the book on the table.
本をテーブルに置いてください。
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。
C1 verb /ˈlæmɪˌneɪt/

laminate

ラミネート
Meaning
to cover or enclose something with a protective layer, usually plastic
Example
She laminated her important documents to protect them from damage.
彼女は重要な書類をダメージから守るためにラミネートしました。
B1 adverb /ˈlaɪk.li/

Likely

おそらく; 高い確率で
Meaning
probably; having a high probability of happening or being true
Example
It will likely rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
天気予報によると、明日はおそらく雨が降るでしょう。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈliː.θəl/

Lethal

致命的; 死亡を引き起こす;
Meaning
deadly; fatal; capable of causing death
Example
The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.
そのヘビの毒は人間にとって致命的で、すぐに治療しなければならない。
A2 noun /ˈlɜrnɪŋ/

learning

学習
Meaning
The process of gaining knowledge or skills through study or experience.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
新しい言語を学ぶことは興奮することがあります。
A1 noun /ˈles.ən/

Lesson

レッスン
Meaning
a period of learning or teaching; an experience that teaches you something
Example
Today's math lesson was about fractions.
今日の数学のレッスンは分数についてでした。
C1 noun /ˈlɪmboʊ/

limbo

不確実性、保留状態
Meaning
A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.
Example
The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.
資金が撤回された後、プロジェクトは不確実性に置かれました。
C2 noun /liːdʒ/

liege

領主
Meaning
A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.
Example
The knight pledged loyalty to his liege.
騎士は彼の領主に忠誠を誓った。
C2 noun /ˈlɒkətɪv/

locative

ロカティブ
Meaning
a grammatical case indicating location or place
Example
In Latin, the locative case is used to indicate location.
ラテン語では、ロカティブ格は場所を示すために使用されます。
C2 adjective /ˈlʌstrəs/

lustrous

光沢のある
Meaning
having a gentle sheen or soft glow
Example
Her hair looked smooth and lustrous.
彼女の髪は滑らかで光沢のあるように見えた。
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。
C2 verb /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/

lionize

賛美する
Meaning
to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention
Example
The press began to lionize the young scientist after his discovery.
彼の発見の後、メディアは若い科学者をライオナイズし始めました。
A2 noun /leɪk/

Lake

湖
Meaning
a large body of water completely surrounded by land
Example
The peaceful lake reflected the mountains in its calm waters.
静かな湖は、その穏やかな水の中に山々を映していた。
B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/

lecturer

講師
Meaning
a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university
Example
The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.
講師は分かりやすい例で理論を説明した。
C1 adjective /ˈlætərəl/

lateral

側面
Meaning
Relating to the side or sideways movement.
Example
The football player made a quick lateral pass.
サッカー選手は素早い側面パスをしました。
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。
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。
A1 adjective, noun, adverb, verb (past tense of leave) /lɛft/

left

左
Meaning
on or towards the side of the body that is to the west when facing north
Example
He turned left at the intersection.
彼は交差点で左に曲がった。
C1 noun /liːs/

Lease

リース契約
Meaning
a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment
Example
They signed a two-year lease for the apartment.
彼らはアパートメントのために2年間のリース契約に署名しました。
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。
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。
C2 noun /lɒx/ or /lɒk/

lough

湖
Meaning
An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.
Example
The fishermen lived by the lough for generations.
漁師たちは世代を超えて湖の近くに住んでいました。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

持続的な; 永続的な
Meaning
enduring for a long time; permanent; durable
Example
Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.
彼らの友情は彼らの人生に持続的な影響を与えました。
C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

謙虚
Meaning
humble in status, position, or manner
Example
She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.
彼女は低い地位から会社のCEOに昇進しました。
A2 noun /ˈlɜːrnər/

learner

学習者
Meaning
a person who is acquiring knowledge or skill through study or experience
Example
She is a fast learner.
彼女は覚えが早い。
C2 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

好色
Meaning
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
Example
The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.
そのキャラクターは好色な老人として描かれました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/

layout

レイアウト
Meaning
the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room
Example
The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.
デザイナーはウェブサイトのために新しいレイアウトを提示しました、それはもっとユーザーフレンドリーでした。
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 /ˈlæki/

lackey

従者
Meaning
a person who is overly willing to serve or obey someone else
Example
He treated his assistant like a mere lackey.
彼は助手を単なる従者として扱った。
A2 noun /ˈləʊɡəʊ/

logo

Meaning
a symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.
Example
The company's logo was redesigned to reflect its new image.
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 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。
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。
A1 verb /liːv/

leave

出発する
Meaning
to go away from; to depart or exit
Example
The train leaves at 6 PM.
電車は午後6時に出発します。
B1 noun /ˈloʊnlinəs/

Loneliness

孤独
Meaning
The state of being alone and feeling sad about it.
Example
She felt a deep sense of loneliness after moving to the new city.
新しい街に引っ越した後、彼女は深い孤独を感じた。
B1 noun /læd/

lad

少年
Meaning
a boy or young man; a male youth
Example
The young lad helped his father in the shop.
その若い少年は店で父親を手伝った。
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。
B1 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.ʧər/

Literature

文学
Meaning
written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit; books and writings published on a particular subject
Example
She studied English literature at university.
彼女は大学で英文学を学びました。
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.baɪl/ or /ˈlæb.aɪl/

labile

不安定な
Meaning
easily altered or unstable; prone to change
Example
Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.
彼女の気分は非常に不安定で、1時間で何度も変わりました。
B1 noun/verb /ˈleɪ.bər/

labor

労働
Meaning
work, especially hard physical work; to work hard
Example
The workers labored in the hot sun all day.
作業員たちは暑い太陽の下で一日中働いた。
C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

嘘つき
Meaning
a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar
Example
No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.
彼は常習的な嘘つきだったので、誰も彼を信用しなかった。
A2 noun /lʌk/

Luck

運
Meaning
success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions
Example
She had good luck with her job interview.
彼女は面接で良い運を持っていました。
C1 noun /læps/

Lapse

一時的な失敗; ラプス;
Meaning
a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; the termination of a right or privilege
Example
There was a brief lapse in security that allowed the intruder to enter the building.
セキュリティに一時的な欠陥があり、それが侵入者を建物に入れることを許可しました。
B2 noun /ˈlɒk.ɪt/

Locket

ロケットペンダント
Meaning
a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck
Example
She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket.
彼女は祖母の写真をロケットペンダントに入れていました。
C2 noun /ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

lucubration

夜間学習
Meaning
study or meditation, especially at night
Example
His novel was the result of long lucubration.
彼の小説は長い夜間学習の結果でした。
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。
C1 verb, noun /lɜːrtʃ/

lurch

Meaning
to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger
Example
The bus lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes.
C1 verb /ˈlɪbəreɪt/

liberate

解放する
Meaning
to set free from imprisonment, oppression, or restraint
Example
The army liberated the city from enemy control.
軍隊は敵の支配から都市を解放した。
C2 noun lɑːˈʒɛs

largesse

寛大さ
Meaning
Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
Example
His largesse towards the charity was greatly appreciated.
彼のチャリティーへの寛大さは大いに評価されました。
C1 phrase lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens

legitimate self-defense

正当防衛
Meaning
Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.
Example
The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense.
その国は正当防衛であると主張しました。
B2 noun /ˈledʒ.ənd/

Legend

伝説; 神話
Meaning
a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person
Example
The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.
アーサー王の伝説は多くの本にインスピレーションを与えました。
A2 adjective /liːst/

Least

最小
Meaning
smallest in amount or degree; minimal
Example
This is the least expensive option available.
これは利用可能な最も安価なオプションです。
C1 adjective /ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/

light-hearted

軽やかで無頓着な
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and not serious
Example
She gave a light-hearted speech at the party.
彼女はパーティーで軽快なスピーチをしました。
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 ˈlænd.mɑːk

landmark

ランドマーク
Meaning
An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance; an important stage or turning point.
Example
The space restaurant is a landmark in innovation.
スペースレストランは革新のランドマークです。
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。
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。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈlɪsənər/

listener

リスナー
Meaning
a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.
Example
She is a good listener who always understands others' problems.
彼女は他の人の問題をいつも理解する良いリスナーです。
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。
B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

チラシ; 広告
Meaning
a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free
Example
She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.
彼女は環境運動についてのチラシを配布しました。
C1 noun /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

linguistics

言語学
Meaning
The scientific study of language and its structure.
Example
She decided to major in linguistics at university.
彼女は大学で言語学を専攻することに決めました。
C2 verb /lɔːd/

laud

Meaning
To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.
Example
The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.
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。
B1 noun /ˈlek.tʃər/

Lecture

講義
Meaning
an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college
Example
The professor gave an interesting lecture on history.
教授は歴史について興味深いレクチャーを行いました。
B2 adjective /ˈlætər/

latter

後者
Meaning
the second of two people or things mentioned
Example
Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.
お茶とコーヒーの間で、私は後者を選びます。