C1 noun /ˈliːvˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

leave-taking

お別れ

Meaning

an act of saying goodbye; farewell

Example

His leave-taking from his friends was emotional.

彼の友達へのお別れは感動的でした。

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。

C1 noun /ˈleɪ.mən/

Layman

素人; 専門的な知識のない人

Meaning

a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject

Example

The doctor explained the procedure in layman's terms.

医師はその手順を素人向けの言葉で説明しました。

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。

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。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /lʌʃ/

lush

豊かで豊富で贅沢な、特に植物に関して

Meaning

rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation

Example

The valley was filled with lush green fields.

谷は緑豊かな畑で満たされていました。

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 /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

ラインアップ

Meaning

a group of people or things arranged in a sequence

Example

The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.

そのイベントは、スターが揃ったラインアップのミュージシャンを特集していました。

B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

蓮

Meaning

a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes

Example

The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.

蓮の花は静かな池で美しく咲きます。

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; 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 /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。

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。

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 /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。

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。

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 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 /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

労働者

Meaning

a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill

Example

The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.

その労働者は建設現場で長時間働いた。

B1 adjective ˈlɔːŋ.tɜːrm

long-term

長期的, 持続可能な, 永続的

Meaning

Occurring over or involving a relatively long period of time.

Example

Long-term planning is necessary for environmental conservation.

ロングタームの計画は環境保護に必要です。

B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

Lethal

致命的; 死亡を引き起こす;

Meaning

deadly; fatal; capable of causing death

Example

The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.

そのヘビの毒は人間にとって致命的で、すぐに治療しなければならない。

C1 noun /ˈloʊ.fər/

Loafer

働かず遊んでいる人、怠け者

Meaning

a person who avoids work or effort; an idler

Example

Don't be a loafer, help us with the work.

ローファーにならないで、仕事を手伝って。

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。

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。

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。

B1 noun /loʊn/

Loan

ローン

Meaning

a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest

Example

He took a loan to buy a new car.

彼は新しい車を買うためにローンを組みました。

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。

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。

A2 noun /lʌk/

Luck

運

Meaning

success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions

Example

She had good luck with her job interview.

彼女は面接で良い運を持っていました。

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 /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。

C1 adjective /ˈlætərəl/

lateral

側面

Meaning

Relating to the side or sideways movement.

Example

The football player made a quick lateral pass.

サッカー選手は素早い側面パスをしました。

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。

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。

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 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。

A2 adjective /ˈloʊn.li/

Lonely

孤独な; 孤立した

Meaning

solitary; isolated; without companions

Example

She felt lonely after moving to a new city.

彼女は新しい都市に引っ越してから孤独を感じていました。

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。

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。

B1 noun /ˈlek.tʃər/

Lecture

講義

Meaning

an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college

Example

The professor gave an interesting lecture on history.

教授は歴史について興味深いレクチャーを行いました。

C2 noun /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/

ligature

括弧

Meaning

A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.

Example

The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding.

医者は出血を止めるためにリガチュアを使用しました。

B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

合法的な; 有効な; 本物の; 妥当な

Meaning

lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable

Example

He has a legitimate reason for being late.

彼には遅刻の正当な理由がある。

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。

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 /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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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 /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 noun /ˈlæriət/

lariat

ロープ

Meaning

A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.

Example

The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse.

カウボーイは迷子の馬を捕まえるためにロープを投げました。

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。

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 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。

C1 noun /liːs/

Lease

リース契約

Meaning

a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment

Example

They signed a two-year lease for the apartment.

彼らはアパートメントのために2年間のリース契約に署名しました。

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。

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。

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。

C1 verb /ˈlʌmbər/

lumber

重い足取りで歩く

Meaning

to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way

Example

The bear lumbered through the forest in search of food.

クマは食べ物を探して森を重い足取りで歩いた。

C1 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。

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 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。

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。

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。

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 /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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈleɪˌpɜːrsən/

layperson

素人

Meaning

A person who is not a member of the clergy or does not have specialized knowledge in a subject.

Example

The judge explained the law so that the layperson could understand.

裁判官は法を説明し、素人でも理解できるようにしました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈluː.nə.si/

lunacy

狂気

Meaning

Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.

Example

It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm.

嵐の中でハイキングに行くのは完全に狂気でした。

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。

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。

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。

A1 verb /luːz/

lose

失う

Meaning

to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace

Example

I hope I don't lose my keys again.

私は再び鍵を失いたくありません。

C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

ライアー

Meaning

a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece

Example

The musician played a melody on the lyre.

ミュージシャンはライアーでメロディーを演奏しました。

A2 verb /liːd/

lead

導く

Meaning

To guide or be in charge; to show the way.

Example

He led the team to victory.

彼はチームを勝利に導いた。

A2 noun /ˈloʊ.kəl/

Local

地域の; 地元の

Meaning

belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood; a person living in a particular area

Example

The local people are very friendly.

地元の人々はとても親切です。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/

Leading

主要な; リーディング; 最も重要な

Meaning

foremost; principal; most important; guiding

Example

She is a leading expert in environmental science.

彼女は環境科学のリーディングエキスパートです。

C1 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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/

lingo

専門用語

Meaning

Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.

Example

The manual was written in technical lingo that confused the new employees.

マニュアルは技術的な用語で書かれており、新しい従業員を混乱させました。

B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

ライム

Meaning

a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice

Example

Add a slice of lime to your drink.

あなたの飲み物にライムのスライスを加えてください。

B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

自由

Meaning

the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

Example

The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.

自由の女神は自由と民主主義を象徴しています。

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。

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。

C2 noun /lɪˈvaɪəθən/

leviathan

巨大な海の怪物

Meaning

a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.

Example

The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon.

その船は地平線上で巨大な海の怪物のように見えました。

C1 noun /ˈliːdʒən/

legion

大規模な人々のグループ、特に兵士; 大量

Meaning

a large group of people, especially soldiers; a great number

Example

The Roman army was divided into legions.

ローマ軍は軍団に分かれていました。

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 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 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

乳または乳酸に関連する

Meaning

Relating to milk or lactic acid.

Example

Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.

激しい運動は筋肉に乳酸が蓄積される原因となることがあります。

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。

B1 noun /ləˈbɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

Laboratory (Lab)

実験室

Meaning

a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching

Example

The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory.

科学者たちは設備の整った実験室で実験を行いました。

C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

嘘つき

Meaning

a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar

Example

No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.

彼は常習的な嘘つきだったので、誰も彼を信用しなかった。

C2 noun /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

Meaning

A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.

Example

The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.

C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/

languor

倦怠

Meaning

A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.

Example

The hot afternoon filled her with languor.

暑い午後は彼女を倦怠で満たしました。

C1 adjective /ˈlɪvɪd/

livid

怒っている

Meaning

Extremely angry; furious.

Example

She was livid when she found out about the betrayal.

裏切りを知って彼女は怒っていた。

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 /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。

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 /ˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/

liberalism

リベラリズム

Meaning

a political and social philosophy advocating individual freedoms, democracy, and equality

Example

Liberalism emphasizes freedom of speech and human rights.

リベラリズムは言論の自由と人権を強調します。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

lightning

雷光

Meaning

a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm

Example

The lightning struck a tree near our house.

雷光が私たちの家の近くの木に当たった。

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 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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈlɒkətɪv/

locative

ロカティブ

Meaning

a grammatical case indicating location or place

Example

In Latin, the locative case is used to indicate location.

ラテン語では、ロカティブ格は場所を示すために使用されます。

C2 adjective /ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri/

laudatory

賞賛の

Meaning

Expressing praise or admiration.

Example

She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.

彼女は新しい本の賛辞のレビューを書いた。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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.

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 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

おたま

Meaning

a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids

Example

Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.

熱いスープをボウルに注ぐためにおたまを使ってください。