A2 noun /ˈlɔːndri/

laundry

幸せ

Meaning

clothes or linens that need to be washed or have been washed

Example

She folded the clean laundry neatly.

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 /ˈleɪ.tən.si/

latency

遅延

Meaning

The delay in processing signals or data.

Example

High latency in online gaming can cause lagging issues.

オンラインゲームの高い遅延はラグの問題を引き起こす可能性があります。

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。

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。

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 /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。

C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

lilliputian

非常に小さい

Meaning

Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.

Example

The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.

モデル村は非常に小さな家で満たされていました。

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.

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。

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。

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。

A1 noun /lænd/

Land

土地; 地面

Meaning

the part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water; an area of ground, soil, or earth

Example

The farmer worked hard to cultivate his land and grow healthy crops.

農家は自分の土地を耕し、健康な作物を育てるために一生懸命働きました。

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。

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。

B1 noun /ˈloʊnlinəs/

Loneliness

孤独

Meaning

The state of being alone and feeling sad about it.

Example

She felt a deep sense of loneliness after moving to the new city.

新しい街に引っ越した後、彼女は深い孤独を感じた。

A2 noun /ˈləʊɡəʊ/

logo

Meaning

a symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.

Example

The company's logo was redesigned to reflect its new image.

B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

ランタン

Meaning

a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors

Example

We carried a lantern during our camping trip.

私たちはキャンプの旅行中にランタンを持っていました。

B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

ヒョウ

Meaning

a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots

Example

The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.

ヒョウは木に登って、日陰で休んでいました。

B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

足が不自由; 病気

Meaning

unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing

Example

The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.

怪我をした馬は足を引きずり、正常に歩くことができなかった。

B2 noun /ˈleð.ər/

Leather

革

Meaning

animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use

Example

He bought a leather jacket from the store.

彼は店でレザージャケットを買った。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/

layout

レイアウト

Meaning

the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room

Example

The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.

デザイナーはウェブサイトのために新しいレイアウトを提示しました、それはもっとユーザーフレンドリーでした。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

責任がある; 義務がある;

Meaning

legally responsible; accountable; obligated

Example

The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.

その会社は欠陥商品によって引き起こされた損害に責任があります。

C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

歌詞

Meaning

the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings

Example

She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.

彼女はお気に入りの歌の歌詞をすべて覚えていました。

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 /ˈlʌv.ə.bəl/

Lovable

愛されるべき; 愛らしい

Meaning

deserving of love; endearing; adorable

Example

The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to adopt it.

その子犬はとても愛らしく、皆が養子にしたがっていた。

C2 adjective /læŋk/

lank

高くて細い

Meaning

Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.

Example

The lank teenager towered over his classmates.

その高くて細いティーンエイジャーはクラスメートよりも高かった。

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 verb /lætʃ/

latch

ラッチで閉める

Meaning

to fasten or close something with a latch

Example

She latched the door before leaving the house.

彼女は家を出る前にドアをラッチで閉めた。

A1 verb /laɪk/

like

好き

Meaning

to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for

Example

I like reading books in my free time.

私は自由時間に本を読むのが好きです。

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 noun ˌlɪb.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

liberation

解放

Meaning

The action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.

Example

Liberation movements inspired many countries.

解放運動は多くの国々に影響を与えました。

B2 adjective /ˈlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/

long-standing

長期的な

Meaning

having existed or continued for a long period of time

Example

They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.

彼らは供給業者との長期的な関係を持っています。

C2 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

贅沢を楽しむ

Meaning

to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort

Example

She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.

長い一日の後、彼女は暖かいバブルバスで贅沢を楽しんでいた。

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 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

涙を流す、悲しむ

Meaning

tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful

Example

The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.

映画の悲しい結末は観客を涙で満たしました。

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。

C2 adjective /laɪˈsɛnʃəs/

licentious

放蕩

Meaning

Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.

Example

The novel was criticized for its licentious themes.

その小説は放蕩的なテーマで批判された。

C1 noun /liˈeɪzɒn/

liaison

連絡係

Meaning

communication or cooperation between people or groups for a smooth working relationship

Example

She works as a liaison between the company and its clients.

彼女は会社と顧客の間のリエゾンとして働いています。

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。

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。

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。

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 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 /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。

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。

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。

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 adjective /lɪˈtɪdʒəs/

litigious

訴訟好き

Meaning

prone to engage in lawsuits or overly inclined to argue legally

Example

He is known as a litigious neighbor who often sues people.

彼はしばしば他人を訴える争い好きな隣人として知られています。

B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

肝臓

Meaning

a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.

Example

The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.

肝臓は体から毒素を取り除く重要な役割を果たします。

B1 verb /loʊd/

load

積む

Meaning

to put goods or cargo onto a vehicle; to fill something with a heavy quantity

Example

Workers load the truck with heavy boxes.

作業員は重い箱でトラックを積み込みます。

C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

特徴

Meaning

A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.

Example

Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.

彼女の繊細な特徴は彼女の高貴な誕生を明らかにしました。

C1 noun /ˈlʊkaʊt/

lookout

監視, 見張り

Meaning

A place for watching; a person keeping watch.

Example

The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity.

ガードは怪しい活動に目を光らせていました。

A2 noun /laɪt bʌlb/

Light bulb

電球

Meaning

a glass or plastic container that produces light when electricity passes through it

Example

The light bulb in the kitchen needs to be replaced.

キッチンの電球は交換する必要があります。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/

legerdemain

手品, 欺瞞

Meaning

skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks; deception or trickery

Example

The magician's legerdemain left the audience amazed.

魔法使いの手品は観客を驚かせた。

B2 noun /ˈluː.nər ɪˈklɪps/

Lunar eclipse

月食

Meaning

an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow

Example

We watched the lunar eclipse from our backyard.

私たちは庭から月食を観察しました。

C2 verb /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/

lionize

賛美する

Meaning

to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention

Example

The press began to lionize the young scientist after his discovery.

彼の発見の後、メディアは若い科学者をライオナイズし始めました。

A2 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。

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 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。

B1 adjective /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

limited

限定された

Meaning

Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.

Example

Tickets for the concert are limited.

コンサートのチケットは限定されています。

B2 noun ˈlænd.mɑːk

landmark

ランドマーク

Meaning

An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance; an important stage or turning point.

Example

The space restaurant is a landmark in innovation.

スペースレストランは革新のランドマークです。

C2 noun /ˈlev.ɪ.ti/

Levity

軽薄さ; フリヴォリティ; 尊重の欠如

Meaning

humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect

Example

The levity in the courtroom was inappropriate.

法廷での軽薄さは不適切でした。

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.

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 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

潤滑する

Meaning

to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces

Example

The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.

整備士は車のエンジンパーツに潤滑油を塗布しました。

B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

愛情深い; 世話好きな; 愛と温かさを示す

Meaning

affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth

Example

She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.

彼女は子供たちを深く思いやる愛情深い母親です。

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。

C1 noun /ˈlæd.i/

laddie

若い男の子

Meaning

A young boy or lad.

Example

The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile.

老人は若い男の子に親切な笑顔をくれました。

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。

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。

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。

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 /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/

lullaby

子守唄

Meaning

a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep

Example

She sang a lullaby to her baby every night.

彼女は毎晩赤ちゃんに子守唄を歌っていた。

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。

C1 noun /ˈlʌstər/

luster

光沢

Meaning

a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface

Example

The diamond had a brilliant luster.

ダイヤモンドは輝く光沢を持っていた。

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 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 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

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 /ˈlʊŋ.gi/

Lungi

ルンギ

Meaning

a traditional garment worn around the waist in South Asia

Example

He wore a comfortable lungi while relaxing at home.

彼は家でくつろいでいるときに快適なルンギを着ていました。

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。

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。

C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

怠惰または無関心

Meaning

lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy

Example

His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.

彼の怠惰な態度は、仕事に対する上司の不満を引き起こした。

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 /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。

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。

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。

C1 noun

Longitude

経度

B1 noun /ˈlɪm.ɪt/

Limit

制限; 限界

Meaning

a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass; the greatest amount allowed

Example

There is a speed limit on this road.

この道には速度制限があります。

A1 verb /liːv/

leave

出発する

Meaning

to go away from; to depart or exit

Example

The train leaves at 6 PM.

電車は午後6時に出発します。

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。

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。

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。

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 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。

B1 noun /ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/

Luxury

贅沢

Meaning

the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain

Example

They enjoyed the luxury of a five-star hotel.

彼らは五つ星ホテルのラグジュアリーを楽しんでいました。

B2 noun /leɪs/

Lace

レース

Meaning

a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening

Example

She wore a beautiful dress decorated with intricate lace patterns.

彼女は複雑なレース模様で飾られた美しいドレスを着ていた。

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。

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 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 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。

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。

C2 phrase /lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

let them theory

彼らに好きなことを考えさせる理論

Meaning

A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.

Example

He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity.

彼は「彼らに好きなことを考えさせる理論」を実践し、否定的な考えを無視します。

B2 noun /liːk/

Leak

漏れ; 穴

Meaning

a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally

Example

There is a leak in the water pipe.

水道管にリークがあります。

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 noun /ˈlɪz.ɚd/

Lizard

トカゲ

Meaning

a cold-blooded reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail

Example

A small lizard ran across the garden wall.

小さなトカゲが庭の壁を走った。

C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.tɪʃ/

latish

少し遅れて

Meaning

Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.

Example

We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun.

パーティーには少し遅れて到着しましたが、それでもほとんどの楽しみを楽しむことができました。

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 adverb /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/

Likewise

同様に; 同じように; 似たように

Meaning

in the same way; also; similarly

Example

She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.

彼女は試験のために一生懸命勉強し、彼女の兄も同様にしました。

C2 adjective /ˈliːwərd/

leeward

風下の側

Meaning

On or toward the sheltered side away from the wind.

Example

They built their camp on the leeward side of the hill.

彼らは丘の風下の側にキャンプを建てました。

C1 verb /ˈlɛvi/

levy

課税する

Meaning

To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.

Example

The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods.

政府は高級品に新しい税金を課すことに決めました。

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。

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 adverb /ˈlaɪk.li/

Likely

おそらく; 高い確率で

Meaning

probably; having a high probability of happening or being true

Example

It will likely rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.

天気予報によると、明日はおそらく雨が降るでしょう。

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。

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。