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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。
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun/verb /læˈsuː/

lasso

ロープ
Meaning
a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope
Example
The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly.
カウボーイは素早く馬をラッソしました。
C1 verb /ˈlɔːndər/

launder

洗濯する / 不法に得たお金の出所を隠す
Meaning
to wash clothes, linens, etc.; or to conceal the origins of money obtained illegally
Example
She laundered all the dirty clothes on Sunday.
彼女は日曜日にすべての汚れた衣服を洗いました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌlɛvəlˈhɛdɪd/

levelheaded

冷静で賢明
Meaning
calm and sensible; showing good judgment.
Example
She remained levelheaded during the crisis.
彼女は危機の間冷静を保った。
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。
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。
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。
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。
B2 noun ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

leverage

てこ入れ
Meaning
The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.
Example
Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.
てこ入れはあなたの努力を強化し、仕事をスケールアップします。
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。
C1 noun

Longitude

経度
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。
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。
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 adjective /ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/

lamentable

嘆かわしい
Meaning
deserving to be criticized or regretted; unfortunate
Example
The team’s lamentable performance disappointed their fans.
チームの嘆かわしいパフォーマンスは、ファンを失望させました。
C1 verb, 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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
B1 noun /laɪt ˈkʌlər/

Light Colour

明るい色
Meaning
a pale or bright shade of any color
Example
The walls were painted in light colours to make the room look bigger.
部屋を広く見せるために、壁は明るい色で塗られました。
A2 noun /laɪˈbrɛəriən/

librarian

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

Licence

ライセンス
Meaning
a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade
Example
You need a driving licence to operate a car.
車を運転するには運転免許証が必要です。
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 noun /ˈlaɪ.ən/

Lion

ライオン
Meaning
a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India
Example
The lion roared loudly in the savanna.
ライオンはサバンナで大きな声で吠えた。
C1 noun ˈledʒ.ɪ.slə.tʃər

legislature

立法機関
Meaning
The legislative body of a country or state; the branch of government that makes laws.
Example
The legislature drafts laws for governance.
立法機関は統治のための法律を起草します。
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.
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 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 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

literacy rates

識字率
Meaning
The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.
Example
Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.
識字率は社会経済的条件に影響を与える。
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 /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

locomotive

機関車
Meaning
A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.
Example
The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum.
古い蒸気機関車は博物館のために修復されました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsɪt/

licit

合法
Meaning
Permitted by law or by rules; legal.
Example
The trade of certain goods is licit under international law.
特定の商品の取引は国際法の下で合法です。
B1 noun /ˈlɔː.jər/

Lawyer

弁護士
Meaning
a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor
Example
She hired a lawyer to handle her case.
彼女は自分の案件を処理するために弁護士を雇った。
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。
C1 noun /læʃ/

Lash

まつげ; 鞭打ち
Meaning
an eyelash; a sharp blow with a whip or rope; to strike forcefully
Example
She carefully applied mascara to make her lashes look longer and darker.
彼女は慎重にマスカラを塗って、自分のまつげを長く、濃く見せようとしました。
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。
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。
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。
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.
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。
C2 adjective /ˈluː.ni/

Loony

クレイジー; バカ; 精神的に不安定
Meaning
crazy; silly; mentally unstable
Example
His loony behavior made everyone laugh.
彼のクレイジーな行動でみんなが笑った。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

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

luminescence

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

Literate

識字; 教育を受けた; 良い教育を受けた
Meaning
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
Example
She is a very literate person who reads extensively.
彼女は非常に教育を受けた人で、広範囲に読書をします。
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。
A2 adverb /ˈlaʊdli/

loudly

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

limousine

運転手によって運転される大きな豪華な車
Meaning
a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.
Example
The bride arrived in a white limousine.
花嫁は白いリムジンで到着しました。
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。
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 /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。
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 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。
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。
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 adjective /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

loquacious

おしゃべりな
Meaning
tending to talk a great deal; very talkative
Example
The loquacious child entertained everyone with endless stories.
おしゃべりな子供は、終わりのない物語で皆を楽しませた。
A1 noun /ˈlet.ər/

Letter

文字; 手紙
Meaning
a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; a written message, typically sent in an envelope
Example
She wrote a letter to her grandmother.
彼女は祖母に手紙を書きました。
B2 noun /ˈlɪstɪŋ/

listing

リスト
Meaning
a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order
Example
The listing of available jobs was updated daily.
利用可能な仕事のリストは毎日更新されていました。
C1 noun /ˈliːweɪ/

leeway

余裕
Meaning
Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.
Example
The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project.
マネージャーはチームにプロジェクトを終了するための余裕を与えました。
C2 noun /ˈlɔɪtərər/

loiterer

目的もなく場所にいる人
Meaning
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
Example
The police questioned the loiterer outside the store.
警察は店の外でロイタラーに尋問をした。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

lopsided

片側が低い、または不均衡な
Meaning
with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced
Example
The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.
急いで飾った後、ケーキは不均衡に見えた。
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。
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。
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。
C1 adverb /ˈleŋθ.waɪz/

Lengthwise

長さに沿って; 最長の寸法に沿って
Meaning
in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension
Example
Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry.
紙を長さに沿って折りたたんで、持ち運びやすくします。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.ləs/

Lawless

無法; 無政府主義; 無秩序; 犯罪者
Meaning
without law; anarchic; unruly; criminal
Example
The frontier town was known for its lawless behavior and chaos.
その国境の町は無法行為と混乱で知られていた。
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。
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

家主
Meaning
a person who owns property and rents it to tenants
Example
The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.
家主はすべての借家人から月々の家賃を徴収しました。
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。
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.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːrdlɪŋ/

lordling

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

Leek

リーク
Meaning
vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion
Example
The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.
スープはジャガイモとリークで作られていました。
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。
C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

好色な
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
その好色な言葉がみんなを不快にさせた。
B2 noun /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 /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。
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。
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 /lɑːrˈʒes/

largess

寛大さ
Meaning
Generosity in giving gifts or money.
Example
The foundation survived thanks to the largess of wealthy donors.
財団は裕福な寄付者の寛大さのおかげで存続しました。
B2 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。
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。
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 /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。
C1 noun /ləˈɡuːn/

lagoon

ラグーン
Meaning
A shallow body of water separated from the sea by sandbars or reefs.
Example
We swam in the calm waters of the lagoon.
私たちはラグーンの穏やかな水で泳ぎました。
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə/

lingua

言語
Meaning
A language, especially one used for communication among people.
Example
English has become a global lingua for business and science.
英語はビジネスと科学のためのグローバルな言語となっています。
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 /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。
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。
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。
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。
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 adjective /ləˈkɒnɪk/

laconic

簡潔な
Meaning
using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
Example
His laconic reply ended the conversation quickly.
彼の簡潔な返答は会話を迅速に終わらせた。
C1 noun /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 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。
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

バッタ
Meaning
a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops
Example
The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.
バッタが小麦畑をすべて破壊しました。
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。
C2 noun /lɪnt/

lint

繊維くず
Meaning
small soft fibers that come off cloth, often found in dryers or on clothes
Example
There was lint all over his black shirt after the wash.
洗濯後、彼の黒いシャツに繊維くずがついていました。
B2 noun /ˈlɪn.ən/

linen

リネン生地
Meaning
A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.
Example
She bought new linen curtains for the living room.
彼女はリビングルームのために新しいリネンのカーテンを買いました。
C1 noun /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。
C2 adjective /luːd/

lewd

下品な
Meaning
Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.
Example
He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.
彼は公共の場で下品な発言をしたため、逮捕された。
C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

厳しく批判する
Meaning
To criticize harshly or to beat severely.
Example
The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.
コーチはチームのパフォーマンスの悪さを厳しく非難しました。
C2 noun /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。
A1 noun /lɒt/

lot

たくさん
Meaning
A large number or amount; a group or portion.
Example
She bought a lot of books at the fair.
彼女はフェアでたくさんの本を買いました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

家畜
Meaning
farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit
Example
The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.
農家は市場のために肉と牛乳を供給するために家畜を育てていました。
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。