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A2 noun /læmp/

Lamp

ランプ
Meaning
a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil
Example
She turned on the reading lamp to illuminate her book.
彼女は本を照らすために読書ランプをつけました。
C2 noun /luːˈbrɪsɪti/

lubricity

滑りやすさ
Meaning
the quality of being slippery or smooth; sometimes also refers to lewdness
Example
The lubricity of the surface made it difficult to walk on.
表面の滑りやすさにより、歩くのが難しくなった。
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。
B1 noun, verb /ˈlaɪsəns/

license

ライセンス / 許可
Meaning
A legal permission to do something (noun); to grant such permission (verb).
Example
You must have a driving license to operate a car legally.
車を合法的に運転するためには運転免許が必要です。
C2 noun /liːən/

lien

留置権
Meaning
A legal right to keep possession of property until a debt is paid.
Example
The bank placed a lien on the house until the mortgage was cleared.
銀行は住宅にリース権を設定しました、住宅ローンが清算されるまで。
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 /ˈloʊ.fər/

Loafer

働かず遊んでいる人、怠け者
Meaning
a person who avoids work or effort; an idler
Example
Don't be a loafer, help us with the work.
ローファーにならないで、仕事を手伝って。
C1 noun /ˈlæt.ɪ.tuːd/

Latitude

緯度
Meaning
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator; freedom to act or think
Example
The GPS device showed our exact latitude and longitude coordinates on the map.
GPSデバイスは地図上に私たちの正確な緯度と経度の座標を示しました。
B2 noun ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ

livestock farming

畜産業
Meaning
The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.
Example
Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security.
畜産業は食糧安全保障において重要な役割を果たします。
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 /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。
A1 noun

Love

愛
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 /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。
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。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.bəl/

Label

ラベル
Meaning
a small piece of paper or material attached to something to identify or describe it
Example
Please read the label carefully before taking any medication.
薬を服用する前に、ラベルを注意深くお読みください。
B2 adjective /ˈluː.nər/

Lunar

月面の
Meaning
relating to the moon; of or concerning the moon
Example
The lunar eclipse was visible last night.
月食は昨晩見ることができました。
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/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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈlɪtərdʒi/

liturgy

典礼
Meaning
A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.
Example
The priest followed the liturgy during the Sunday mass.
司祭は日曜日のミサで典礼に従いました。
B2 noun /ˈlʊkɪŋ ɡlæs/

Looking glass

鏡
Meaning
a mirror; a piece of glass that reflects images
Example
She looked at herself in the looking glass.
彼女は鏡の中で自分を見ました。
B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/

linear

線形
Meaning
Arranged in or extending along a straight line.
Example
The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.
アーティストは彼の絵に線形透視を使用しました。
A2 noun ˈliːdər

leader

リーダー
Meaning
A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.
Example
The leader inspired people.
リーダーは人々を鼓舞しました。
A1 verb /lɜːrn/

learn

学ぶ
Meaning
to acquire knowledge or skills; to gain understanding
Example
Children learn quickly when they are interested.
子供たちは興味を持っているときに素早く学びます。
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

lithograph

リトグラフ (石版印刷)
Meaning
a print made by lithography, often artistic
Example
The museum displayed a rare lithograph from the 19th century.
博物館では19世紀の珍しいリトグラフが展示されていました。
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。
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 /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。
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

Long gourd

長いウリ
Meaning
an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking
Example
She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish.
彼女はその長いウリを薄切りにして、炒め物に使いました。
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。
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。
B2 noun, verb /laʊndʒ/

lounge

ラウンジ
Meaning
A public room for relaxing; or to sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed way.
Example
They lounged on the sofa after dinner.
彼らは夕食後にソファでくつろいでいた。
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。
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 /luːn/

lune

三日月
Meaning
A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.
Example
The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.
数学者は三日月の特性を研究しました。
A1 noun /laɪf/

life

生命
Meaning
The existence of an individual human being or animal.
Example
Life is full of challenges and opportunities.
生命は挑戦と機会に満ちています。
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。
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 /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。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

おたま
Meaning
a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids
Example
Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.
熱いスープをボウルに注ぐためにおたまを使ってください。
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。
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

長年の
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years
Example
She is a long-time friend of my family.
彼女は私の家族の長年の友人です。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

疑わしい
Meaning
Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.
Example
She was leery of investing in the new business.
彼女は新しいビジネスへの投資に疑念を抱いていた。
C1 noun /liːtʃ/

Leech

ヒル
Meaning
an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends; metaphorically, a person who extorts profit from others
Example
The leech attached itself to his leg while swimming.
ヒルは泳いでいる間、彼の足にくっついた。
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。
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 noun/verb /liːʃ/

leash

リード
Meaning
a strap or cord used to control or guide an animal; to restrain or control
Example
The dog was on a leash during the walk.
散歩中に犬はリードにつながれていました。
C1 adjective /ˈluː.krə.tɪv/

lucrative

収益性の高い
Meaning
Producing a great deal of profit; highly profitable or financially rewarding.
Example
The real estate business is highly lucrative in urban areas.
不動産業は都市部で非常に収益性が高いです。
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。
B2 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

実験室
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.
Example
Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.
先進的な実験室は画期的な発見を可能にしました。
C2 verb /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

liquefy

液化する
Meaning
to make or become liquid
Example
The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes.
熱は数分でバターを液体に変えるでしょう。
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。
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 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。
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。
A2 verb /liːd/

lead

導く
Meaning
To guide or be in charge; to show the way.
Example
He led the team to victory.
彼はチームを勝利に導いた。
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

Lawlessness

無法状態
Meaning
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
Example
The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed.
政府の崩壊後、都市は無法状態に陥った。
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/

legendary

Meaning
remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known
Example
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
B1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ æps

language apps

言語アプリ
Meaning
Mobile or computer applications designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons and exercises.
Example
Language apps make learning easier.
言語アプリは学習を簡単にします。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /lɒx/

loch

湖
Meaning
a lake or sea inlet, especially in Scotland
Example
Tourists visit Loch Ness to search for the legendary monster.
観光客はロッホ・ネスに行き、伝説の怪物を探します。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈleʒ.ər/

Leisure

レジャー; 自由時間
Meaning
time when one is not working or occupied; free time used for enjoyment
Example
She enjoys reading books in her leisure time.
彼女は自由時間に本を読むのが好きです。
B2 noun /ˈliːtər/

litre

リットル
Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters; commonly used to measure liquids
Example
She bought a litre of milk from the shop.
彼女は店で1リットルの牛乳を買いました。
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 /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 /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 /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。
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrsəni/

larceny

窃盗
Meaning
The unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.
Example
He was arrested for committing larceny at the store.
彼は店で窃盗を行ったため逮捕されました。
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。
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 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。
C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

衝撃的で生々しいセンセーショナル
Meaning
shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence
Example
The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.
新聞は犯罪について衝撃的な詳細を掲載した。
B2 noun /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

労働者
Meaning
a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill
Example
The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.
その労働者は建設現場で長時間働いた。
C2 verb /læmˈbeɪst/

lambaste

厳しく非難する
Meaning
to criticize someone or something harshly; to reprimand severely
Example
The teacher lambasted the students for not completing their homework.
教師は宿題をやらなかった学生を厳しく叱責しました。
A1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ

language

言語
Meaning
A method of communication used by humans, consisting of spoken and written words structured in specific ways.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
新しい言語を学ぶことはワクワクすることができます。
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。
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 adjective /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/

Lavish

贅沢; 豪華; 気前の良い
Meaning
expensive; elaborate; extravagant; generous
Example
The wedding was a lavish celebration with hundreds of guests.
結婚式は贅沢な祝いで、数百人のゲストが招待された。
B1 verb /loʊˈkeɪt/

locate

位置を特定する
Meaning
to find the exact position or place of something
Example
They managed to locate the missing keys under the couch.
彼らはソファの下で失われた鍵を見つけることに成功しました。
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 /ˌlaɪ.pəˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

lipogenesis

脂肪合成
Meaning
The metabolic process of fat synthesis where excess carbohydrates are converted into fatty acids and stored as triglycerides.
Example
Excess carbohydrate intake promotes lipogenesis and fat storage.
過剰な炭水化物の摂取は脂肪合成と脂肪の蓄積を促進します。
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 /ˈlev.əl/

level

レベル
Meaning
A position on a real or imaginary scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.
Example
Pollution levels must be reduced urgently.
汚染レベルは緊急に削減されなければなりません。
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 adjective /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/

Languid

無気力な; 怠け者の; 弱い
Meaning
lacking energy or vitality; slow and relaxed; weak or faint
Example
After the long journey, she felt languid and needed to rest.
長い旅の後、彼女は無気力に感じ、休む必要があった。
C2 noun /ˈleɪ.ɪ.ti/

laity

信徒
Meaning
Ordinary members of a religious community who are not clergy.
Example
The church welcomed the laity to participate in the event.
教会は信徒を歓迎し、イベントに参加するよう呼びかけた。
B2 adjective /ˈlʌvəbl̩/

loveable

幸福
Meaning
easy to love; endearing or charming
Example
The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 noun

Longitude

経度
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。
C2 noun /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

litotes

緩和表現
Meaning
a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary
Example
Saying 'not bad' as a compliment is an example of litotes.
'悪くない'と言うことは、緩和表現の一例です。
C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/

languor

倦怠
Meaning
A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.
Example
The hot afternoon filled her with languor.
暑い午後は彼女を倦怠で満たしました。
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 noun /lækˈteɪʃən/

lactation

授乳
Meaning
the secretion of milk by the mammary glands of female mammals
Example
The doctor explained that lactation is a natural process after childbirth.
医者は、出産後の授乳が自然なプロセスであると説明しました。
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

Meaning
A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.
Example
The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.
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。
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。
C1 noun /luːm/

Loom

織機
Meaning
a machine for weaving cloth; to appear threatening or menacing
Example
The weaver worked at the loom to create beautiful fabrics.
織工は美しい布地を作るために機織り機で働いていました。
C1 noun /ˈleθ.ər.dʒi/

Lethargy

倦怠; 疲れと非活動的
Meaning
a lack of energy and enthusiasm; tiredness and inactivity
Example
The hot weather caused a feeling of lethargy.
暑い天気は倦怠感を引き起こしました。
A2 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/

Luggage

荷物
Meaning
suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for traveling
Example
Please check your luggage at the airport counter.
空港のカウンターで荷物をチェックしてください。
C2 verb /leɪv/

lave

洗う
Meaning
To wash or bathe.
Example
She laved her face with cool water.
彼女は冷たい水で顔を洗った。
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。
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。
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。
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 /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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈlɛvi/

levee

堤防
Meaning
An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.
Example
The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding.
その町は洪水から守るために堤防を作った。
B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

埋立地
Meaning
a site where waste material is buried under the ground
Example
The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.
その都市は増え続ける廃棄物問題を解決するために新しい埋立地を作りました。