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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。
B2 verb lɔːntʃt

launched

発射
Meaning
Set (something) in motion by pushing it or letting it go.
Example
The satellite was launched successfully.
衛星は成功裏に発射されました。
B2 noun /ˈlɒbstər/

Lobster

ロブスター
Meaning
a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell
Example
The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon.
ロブスターは溶かしバターとレモンで提供されました。
B2 verb /ˈlaɪɪŋ/

lying

嘘をつく
Meaning
the act of not telling the truth
Example
He was caught lying about his grades.
彼は成績について嘘をついているところを捕まえられました。
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 /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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsəm/

lissome

細く、しなやかで優雅な動き
Meaning
Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.
Example
The dancer moved with a lissome elegance.
ダンサーはリソムな優雅さで動いていました。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈlɛtʃ.əri/

lechery

淫欲
Meaning
excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness
Example
The novel depicted the lechery of corrupt nobles.
その小説は堕落した貴族の淫欲を描いていました。
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。
A1 noun

Love

愛
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。
C2 noun /laʊt/

lout

粗野な人
Meaning
An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.
Example
The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.
酔っ払った粗野な人がパーティーで騒ぎを起こした。
C1 adjective /ˈlaɪf.laɪk/

lifelike

リアルに似ている
Meaning
Very similar to a real person, object, or scene; realistic.
Example
The wax figure was so lifelike that people thought it was a real person.
その蝋人形は非常にリアルに似ていて、人々はそれが本物の人物だと思った。
B2 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Loyal

忠実な; 信頼できる; 忠誠心のある
Meaning
faithful; devoted; trustworthy
Example
He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.
彼は困難な時期にも友達に忠実であり続けた。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈlʌki/

lucky

運が良い
Meaning
having good fortune or favorable circumstances
Example
She felt lucky to have such supportive friends.
彼女はそのような支えてくれる友達がいてラッキーだと感じていた。
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。
C2 noun /lɔːˈdeɪʃən/

laudation

賞賛
Meaning
The act of praising or expressing approval.
Example
The poet received much laudation for his moving verses.
その詩人は感動的な詩で多くの賞賛を受けました。
C1 verb /ləˈmɛnt/

lament

嘆く
Meaning
to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something
Example
She lamented the loss of her childhood home.
彼女は幼少期の家を失ったことを嘆いた。
A2 noun /lɒs/

loss

損失
Meaning
The state of no longer having something or someone; the harm resulting from losing.
Example
The company suffered a huge financial loss last year.
その会社は昨年、大きな財務的損失を被った。
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。
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。
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。
A2 verb /laɪ/

lie

横たわる, 嘘をつく
Meaning
to be in a horizontal position; to tell an untruth
Example
The book lies on the table.
本はテーブルの上にあります。
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。
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.
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 verb /loʊð/

loathe

嫌う
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or disgust for
Example
He absolutely loathes being late to meetings.
彼は会議に遅れるのが大嫌いです。
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈlɪmərɪk/

limerick

ユーモラスな五行詩
Meaning
a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).
Example
She recited a funny limerick at the party.
彼女はパーティーで面白いリメリックを朗読しました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

荷物車
Meaning
a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo
Example
The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.
荷物車はすべての乗客のスーツケースを運びました。
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。
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。
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。
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 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。
B2 noun /ˈlɛtɪs/

lettuce

レタス
Meaning
a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches
Example
She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich.
彼女はサンドイッチに新鮮なレタスを加えた。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəbl/

legible

読みやすい
Meaning
clear enough to read
Example
Her handwriting was barely legible.
彼女の手書きはほとんど読めなかった。
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？
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。
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。
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。
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, noun /læɡ/

lag

遅れるまたは遅延する
Meaning
To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.
Example
The old computer tends to lag when running new software.
古いコンピューターは新しいソフトウェアを実行するときにラグが発生しやすい。
A2 verb /lɪft/

lift

持ち上げる
Meaning
to raise or move upward; to pick up
Example
He lifted the heavy box with effort.
彼は重い箱を力を入れて持ち上げました。
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.
A2 noun /ˈlem.ən/

Lemon

レモン
Meaning
a yellow citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
She squeezed a lemon into her tea.
彼女はお茶にレモンを絞った。
A1 adjective/adverb /lɛs/

less

少ない
Meaning
A smaller amount; not as much.
Example
She spends less money than her brother.
彼女は兄よりお金を使うのが少ない。
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 noun /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

土地所有者
Meaning
a person who owns land, especially in large amounts
Example
The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.
土地所有者は自分の財産の一部を地元の農民に貸しました。
B2 noun /ˈlɒdʒɪk/

logic

論理
Meaning
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
Example
Her argument was based on sound logic.
彼女の主張は論理に基づいていました。
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。
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。
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 adjective /ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/

longtime

長い時間の
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long time
Example
They are longtime friends who met in college.
彼らは大学で出会った長い時間の友達です。
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。
C2 noun /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəns/

luxuriance

贅沢
Meaning
abundant growth, richness, or elegance
Example
The garden was filled with the luxuriance of tropical plants.
庭は熱帯植物の贅沢で満たされていた。
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。
B1 adjective /ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/

left-handed

左利き
Meaning
Using or done with the left hand; also can mean clumsy or awkward.
Example
She is left-handed and writes beautifully with her left hand.
彼女は左利きで、左手で美しく書きます。
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.
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。
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。
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。
B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

制限
Meaning
A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.
Example
Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.
データの制限は政策決定に影響を与えます。
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。
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。
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。
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 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 /loʊθ/

loath

嫌がる
Meaning
reluctant or unwilling to do something
Example
She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.
彼女は皆の前で自分の間違いを認めることを嫌がった。
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。
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。
C2 noun /lænˈtɑː.nə/

Lantana

ランタナ
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with clusters of small colorful flowers
Example
The lantana flowers attract butterflies to the garden.
ランタナの花は庭に蝶を引き寄せます。
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 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Landlord

家主
Meaning
a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner
Example
The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.
家主は冬が来る前に壊れた暖房システムを修理することに同意しました。
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。
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。
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 /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən wɔːr/

liberation war

解放戦争
Meaning
a war fought to gain freedom from foreign rule, occupation, or oppression; an armed struggle for national independence
Example
The liberation war reshaped the nation’s history and identity.
解放戦争は国の歴史を大きく変えた。
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。
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。
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。
C1 noun ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

litigation

訴訟
Meaning
The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.
Example
The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.
訴訟は政権を人権侵害で告発した。
B1 noun /ˈlæftər/

laughter

笑い
Meaning
the act or sound of laughing
Example
The room was filled with laughter.
部屋は笑いで満ちていた。
A2 verb /ˈloʊər/

lower

下げる
Meaning
to move something to a lower position or to reduce
Example
The company decided to lower the prices.
会社は価格を引き下げることを決定しました。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 phrasal verb /lʊk ˈɑːftər/

look after

世話をする
Meaning
to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being
Example
She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work.
両親が仕事の間、彼女は弟の世話をする。
A1 adjective/adverb /leɪt/

late

遅れた
Meaning
arriving, happening, or done after the expected time
Example
He arrived late to the meeting.
彼は会議に遅れて到着した。
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌtaɪp/

lithotype

リトタイプ (印刷面)
Meaning
a printing surface or type made for lithography
Example
The printer used a lithotype to produce multiple copies of the design.
プリンターはデザインの複数のコピーを作成するためにリトタイプを使用しました。
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。
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。
B2 noun /lɔːɡ/

Log

丸太
Meaning
a piece of a dead or felled tree trunk or branch, especially one stripped of bark
Example
They sat on a log by the campfire.
彼らはキャンプファイヤーのそばで丸太に座った。
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。
B2 noun

Longing

切望; 待望
C2 verb /ˈlæs.ə.reɪt/

lacerate

裂ける、引き裂く
Meaning
to tear or cut deeply in the skin or flesh
Example
The broken glass lacerated his hand.
壊れたガラスが彼の手を切った。
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。
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。
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。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈles.ər/

Lesser

少ない
Meaning
smaller in amount; of lower importance; inferior
Example
He chose the lesser of two evils when making his decision.
彼は二つの悪の中で少ない方を選びました。
C1 noun lɪˈkwɪd.ə.ti

liquidity

流動性
Meaning
The availability of liquid assets to a market or company; the ability to convert assets into cash quickly.
Example
Maintaining liquidity is crucial for financial stability.
流動性の維持は財務の安定性にとって重要です。
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 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。
C2 noun /ˈlɪtəni/

litany

Meaning
a long, repetitive, or tedious account or list; originally a form of prayer
Example
The politician gave a litany of promises during the campaign.
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。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

Lime stone

石灰岩
Meaning
a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement
Example
The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.
その古代の建物は石灰岩のブロックで作られていました
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。