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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 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。
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 /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。
C2 noun /ˈliː.vɪŋz/

Leavings

残り物; 余り物
Meaning
things that have been left behind or remain; remnants or scraps
Example
The leavings from dinner were given to the dog.
夕食の残り物は犬に与えられました。
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。
C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

深い切り傷
Meaning
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Example
He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.
彼は足の深い切り傷に縫い合わせが必要でした。
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。
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 adjective /ˈlæk.ti.əl/

lacteal

ミルクに関連するまたはミルクのような
Meaning
Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.
Example
The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.
小腸の乳腺血管が食事の脂肪を吸収します。
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。
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。
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。
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 /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 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/

luxurious

豪華な
Meaning
extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense
Example
They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation.
彼らは休暇中に豪華なホテルに泊まりました。
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 /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。
C2 adjective ˌlæb.əˈrɪn.θaɪn

labyrinthine

迷路のような
Meaning
Like a labyrinth; complicated and confusing; having many interconnected paths or passages.
Example
The old city streets were labyrinthine.
古い街の通りは迷路のようだった。
B2 noun

Longing

切望; 待望
B1 noun ˈliː.də.ʃɪp

leadership

リーダーシップ
Meaning
The action of leading a group of people or an organization.
Example
Leadership is crucial for institutional success.
リーダーシップは組織の成功にとって重要です。
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.kɪŋ/

Liking

好み; 愛好; 傾向
Meaning
a feeling of regard or fondness; a preference or taste for something
Example
She has developed a liking for classical music.
彼女はクラシック音楽に対して好みを持つようになった。
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。
B2 noun /ˈlɔɪəlti/

loyalty

忠誠
Meaning
a strong feeling of support or allegiance
Example
His loyalty to the company earned him great respect.
彼の会社への忠誠心は、彼に大きな尊敬をもたらしました。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/

lingual

舌に関連する
Meaning
Relating to the tongue or speech.
Example
The dentist examined the patient's lingual surface of the teeth.
歯科医は患者の歯の舌側面を調べました。
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。
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。
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。
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 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。
B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

リベラル; 寛容な; 寛大な; 思考が進歩的な
Meaning
open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking
Example
She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.
彼女はさまざまな文化や信念に対してリベラルな態度を持っています。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

legislation

立法
Meaning
laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws
Example
The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.
政府は環境保護のために新しい立法を制定しました。
C2 /laɪð/

lithe

しなやかで優雅
Meaning
thin, supple, and graceful in movement
Example
The lithe dancer captivated the audience with her graceful spins.
しなやかなダンサーはその優雅な回転で観客を魅了しました。
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 /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

lexicography

辞書学
Meaning
The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.
Example
Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge.
辞書学は、言語学と文化的な知識の両方を必要とします。
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 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。
A2 noun /ˈlæd.ər/

Ladder

はしご
Meaning
a structure consisting of two upright parallel sides connected by rungs, used for climbing up or down
Example
He climbed the ladder to reach the books on the top shelf.
彼は上の棚の本を取るためにはしごを登った。
C2 noun /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/

litigant

訴訟当事者
Meaning
a person involved in a lawsuit
Example
The court summoned both litigants for the hearing.
裁判所は両方の訴訟当事者を公聴会に召喚した。
C2 adjective /ˈlaʊtɪʃ/

loutish

無礼な
Meaning
Clumsy, rude, or aggressive in behavior.
Example
His loutish remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
彼の無礼な発言は会議で皆を怒らせた。
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。
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 /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。
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。
A1 noun, verb /laɪn/

line

ライン
Meaning
A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.
Example
People waited in a long line outside the theater.
人々は劇場の外で長い列を作って待っていた。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmbər/

limber

柔軟で敏捷
Meaning
Flexible and agile in body or movement.
Example
Dancers need to stay limber to perform well.
ダンサーはうまく演技するために柔軟でいる必要があります。
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.
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。
A2 adjective /ˈlʌv.li/

Lovely

素敵な; 魅力的な; 見事な
Meaning
beautiful; charming; delightful; attractive
Example
What a lovely day for a picnic!
ピクニックにぴったりの素晴らしい日ですね！
C2 adverb/adjective /lɪˈɡɑːtoʊ/

legato

音楽で、滑らかでつながりのある演奏または歌唱
Meaning
In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.
Example
The pianist played the passage legato, with each note flowing into the next.
ピアニストはレガートでパッセージを弾き、各ノートが次に繋がっていった。
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。
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 /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 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。
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。
A2 noun /ˈleɪ.di/

Lady

女性; 上品な女性;
Meaning
a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman
Example
The elderly lady crossed the street with the help of her walking stick.
高齢の女性は彼女の杖で通りを渡りました。
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。
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 /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter
Example
The recipe calls for two liters of water.
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。
B1 noun /leɪn/

lane

小道
Meaning
a narrow road or path, often in the countryside or for specific traffic
Example
They walked down a quiet country lane.
彼らは静かな田舎道を歩いていました。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˌlɪt.əˈrɑː.ti/

literati

文学者
Meaning
well-educated, literary, or scholarly people
Example
The event was attended by poets, critics, and other members of the literati.
そのイベントには詩人、批評家、その他の文学者が出席しました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

澄んだ
Meaning
Clear and transparent, easily understood.
Example
The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.
湖の澄んだ水は完璧に空を反映していました。
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 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 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。
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.
C2 noun ˈlɪɡ.nəʊˌsæt

LignoSat

木製衛星
Meaning
A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.
Example
LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space.
LignoSat は宇宙で木材の使用を示しています。
C1 verb ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ

languish

衰退するまたは不振になる
Meaning
To remain in a state of neglect or decline for a long time without improvement.
Example
The project began to languish due to a lack of funding.
そのプロジェクトは資金不足で衰退し始めました。
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 /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Literacy

識字
Meaning
the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area
Example
Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.
成人識字プログラムは人々が読むことを学ぶのを助けます。
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。
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。
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 adjective /ˈloʊð.səm/

Loathsome

忌まわしい
Meaning
causing hatred or disgust; repulsive
Example
The loathsome smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room.
ゴミの耐え難い悪臭で、みんなが部屋を出ていった。
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。
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.
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。
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。
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。
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。
C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

立法する
Meaning
to make or enact laws
Example
The government plans to legislate new safety standards.
政府は新しい安全基準を制定する計画です。
A1 noun /lɛɡ/

leg

足
Meaning
one of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands
Example
He injured his leg while playing football.
サッカーをしているとき、彼は足を怪我しました。
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。
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。
A1 verb /ˈlɪsən/

listen

聞く
Meaning
to pay attention to sounds; to hear someone or something with thoughtful attention
Example
Please listen carefully to the instructions.
指示を注意深く聞いてください。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/

lifelong

生涯
Meaning
Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.
Example
They remained lifelong friends.
彼らは生涯の友人でした。
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。
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。
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 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 /ˈlɛktən/

lectern

lectern
Meaning
A tall stand with a sloping top used to support a book, notes, or script during a speech or lecture.
Example
The professor placed her notes on the lectern before starting her lecture.
教授は講義を始める前にレクタウンにノートを置きました。
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。
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。
A2 adjective /laɪt ɡriːn/

Light green

ライトグリーン
Meaning
a pale shade of green color; not dark green
Example
She wore a light green dress to the garden party.
彼女はガーデンパーティーにライトグリーンのドレスを着て行きました。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

平均寿命
Meaning
The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.
Example
Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.
平均寿命は医療の質に依存します。
C2 verb /lɪm/

limn

描写する / 表現する
Meaning
to depict or describe something vividly in words or art.
Example
The author limned the beauty of the countryside.
作者は田舎の美しさを生き生きと描写しました。
A1 noun /ˈlaɪ.brər.i/

Library

図書館
Meaning
a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to
Example
She goes to the library every weekend to study.
彼女は毎週末、勉強のために図書館に行きます。
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 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 adjective ˈleɪ.tənt

latent

潜在的または隠された
Meaning
Existing but not yet developed or manifested; hidden potential.
Example
His artistic talent remained latent for years.
彼の芸術的な才能は何年もの間潜在的なままでした。
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。
A1 verb /læf/

laugh

笑う
Meaning
to make sounds and movements expressing happiness or amusement
Example
The joke made everyone laugh.
そのジョークでみんなが笑った。
C2 noun /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

著名人
Meaning
A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.
Example
He is considered a luminary in the world of science.
彼は科学の世界で著名人と見なされています。
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。
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。
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。