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C2 verb /lɪr/

leer

いやらしい目つき
Meaning
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
Example
He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.
彼は彼女を不快にさせるような見方をした。
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 /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

Lime stone

石灰岩
Meaning
a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement
Example
The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.
その古代の建物は石灰岩のブロックで作られていました
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。
A2 verb /ˈloʊər/

lower

下げる
Meaning
to move something to a lower position or to reduce
Example
The company decided to lower the prices.
会社は価格を引き下げることを決定しました。
B2 noun /ˈlænd.ɪŋ/

Landing

着陸
Meaning
the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase
Example
The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions.
パイロットは荒れた天候の中でスムーズな着陸を成功させました。
C2 verb /leɪv/

lave

洗う
Meaning
To wash or bathe.
Example
She laved her face with cool water.
彼女は冷たい水で顔を洗った。
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。
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。
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 noun /ˈlɔːsuːt/

lawsuit

訴訟
Meaning
a legal case brought to a court of law by one person against another
Example
The company faced a lawsuit over false advertising.
その会社は虚偽広告に関する訴訟に直面した。
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。
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。
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

Long gourd

長いウリ
Meaning
an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking
Example
She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish.
彼女はその長いウリを薄切りにして、炒め物に使いました。
C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

荷物車
Meaning
a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo
Example
The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.
荷物車はすべての乗客のスーツケースを運びました。
C2 noun /ləˈdʒɪʃən/

logician

論理学者
Meaning
A person skilled in logic and reasoning.
Example
Aristotle is considered one of the greatest logicians in history.
アリストテレスは歴史上最も偉大な論理学者の一人と見なされています。
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。
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 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 adjective lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk

linguistic

言語学的
Meaning
Related to language or linguistics; concerning the scientific study of language.
Example
The AI model learns from linguistic patterns.
AIモデルは言語学的パターンから学習します。
B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

怠惰に
Meaning
in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly
Example
He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.
彼は怠惰に腕を伸ばし、朝にあくびをした。
C1 adjective /ˈlaʊzi/

lousy

ひどい
Meaning
of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant
Example
He felt lousy after catching the flu.
インフルエンザにかかった後、彼はひどく感じた。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈlænd.leɪ.di/

Landlady

女主人
Meaning
a woman who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a female property owner
Example
The friendly landlady provided fresh towels and showed us around the apartment.
親切な女主人は新しいタオルを提供し、私たちにアパートを案内してくれました。
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 /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 noun /laʊt/

lout

粗野な人
Meaning
An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.
Example
The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.
酔っ払った粗野な人がパーティーで騒ぎを起こした。
C2 noun /ˈluː.mən/

lumen

ルーメン
Meaning
A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.
Example
The bulb produces 800 lumens of light.
電球は800ルーメンの光を発生させます。
C1 noun /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

タイツ
Meaning
tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear
Example
She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.
彼女はジム用に新しい黒いレギンスを買った。
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。
C1 phrase lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens

legitimate self-defense

正当防衛
Meaning
Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.
Example
The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense.
その国は正当防衛であると主張しました。
B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

明るくする；和らげる
Meaning
to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious
Example
A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.
冗談は緊張した会議の雰囲気を和らげることができる。
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 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 noun ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti

liability

責任
Meaning
The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a debt or financial obligation.
Example
The company's liabilities exceeded its assets.
会社の負債は資産を上回っていました。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 noun /ˈlʌvər/

lover

恋人
Meaning
a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone
Example
She met her lover at the café every evening.
彼女は毎晩カフェで恋人と会っていました。
B1 noun /lɪd/

Lid

ふた
Meaning
a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
Example
Please put the lid back on the jar.
ジャーの蓋を元に戻してください。
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。
C1 verb /ˈlʌmbər/

lumber

重い足取りで歩く
Meaning
to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way
Example
The bear lumbered through the forest in search of food.
クマは食べ物を探して森を重い足取りで歩いた。
B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/

linear

線形
Meaning
Arranged in or extending along a straight line.
Example
The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.
アーティストは彼の絵に線形透視を使用しました。
C1 noun /ˈlɔːriət/

laureate

受賞者
Meaning
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.
Example
The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.
ノーベル賞受賞者は平和について感動的な講演を行いました。
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。
B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

手足
Meaning
an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree
Example
He broke a limb while climbing the tree.
彼は木に登るときに手足を折った。
C1 adjective /ˈliːf.ləs/

Leafless

葉のない; 裸
Meaning
without leaves; bare
Example
The leafless trees looked bare in winter.
冬には葉のない木々が裸に見えました。
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

怠惰
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
彼の怠惰さが彼の目標達成を妨げた。
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。
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 noun /ˈlæb.ə.rɪnθ/

labyrinth

迷路, 複雑な道のネットワーク
Meaning
A complicated network of paths or passages; an intricate and confusing arrangement.
Example
The city's streets were like a labyrinth.
街の通りは迷路のようだった。
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。
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 /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。
C2 noun /ˈlæɡ.ərd/

Laggard

遅れて進む人; 他の人より遅れを取る人
Meaning
a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; someone who is slow to act
Example
The laggard student finally submitted his assignment after the deadline.
遅れた学生は締め切り後にようやく課題を提出しました。
C1 verb, noun /læɡ/

lag

遅れるまたは遅延する
Meaning
To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.
Example
The old computer tends to lag when running new software.
古いコンピューターは新しいソフトウェアを実行するときにラグが発生しやすい。
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。
B2 noun /ˈlɪkər/

liquor

Meaning
Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.
Example
The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.
C1 noun, verb /ˈliːvər/ or /ˈlɛvər/

lever

てこの原理, かたくなな棒
Meaning
a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.
Example
He used a lever to lift the heavy stone.
彼は重い石を持ち上げるためにレバーを使いました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

Longan

Meaning
a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee
Example
Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts.
C2 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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

lighting

照明
Meaning
the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light
Example
The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere.
レストランの照明は、暖かく快適な雰囲気を作り出しました。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/

likelihood

可能性
Meaning
the chance or probability of something happening
Example
There is a strong likelihood of rain tomorrow.
明日、雨が降る可能性が高いです。
C1 noun /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

locomotion

移動
Meaning
movement or the ability to move from one place to another
Example
Walking is the most common form of human locomotion.
歩くことは人間の最も一般的な移動の形です。
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。
C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

浮遊
Meaning
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
Example
The magician made the table levitate during the show.
魔法使いはショーの間にテーブルを浮かせた。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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.
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 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。
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。
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 /liːdʒ/

liege

領主
Meaning
A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.
Example
The knight pledged loyalty to his liege.
騎士は彼の領主に忠誠を誓った。
A2 phrasal verb /lʊk ˈɑːftər/

look after

世話をする
Meaning
to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being
Example
She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work.
両親が仕事の間、彼女は弟の世話をする。
C2 noun /loʊd/

lode

鉱脈
Meaning
A rich source of something, often a vein of valuable metal in the earth.
Example
The miners discovered a rich lode of silver.
鉱夫たちは豊かな銀の鉱脈を発見しました。
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。
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。
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。
B1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ æps

language apps

言語アプリ
Meaning
Mobile or computer applications designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons and exercises.
Example
Language apps make learning easier.
言語アプリは学習を簡単にします。
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 /let/

let

許可する
Meaning
to allow someone to do something; to give permission
Example
Please let me help you with that task.
その作業を手伝わせてください。
C1 noun /ˈlaɪbəl/

libel

名誉毀損
Meaning
a published false statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false claims.
新聞は虚偽の主張を掲載した後、名誉毀損で訴えられました。
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。
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。
C2 noun /lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/

linoleum

リノリウム
Meaning
a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing
Example
They decided to cover the kitchen floor with linoleum.
彼らはキッチンの床をリノリウムで覆うことに決めました。
C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

訴訟する
Meaning
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
Example
The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.
その企業は契約の争いを訴えることに決めた。
B1 adjective /ˈlaɪv.li/

Lively

活気のある; 元気な; 明るい
Meaning
full of life and energy; animated; cheerful
Example
The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books.
子供たちはお気に入りの本について活気のある議論をしました。
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 /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。
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Landlord

家主
Meaning
a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner
Example
The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.
家主は冬が来る前に壊れた暖房システムを修理することに同意しました。
C1 noun /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtər/

legislator

立法者
Meaning
a person who makes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The legislator introduced a bill to improve healthcare.
立法者は医療サービス改善のために法案を提出しました。
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。
C2 noun /luːˈsɪd.ə.ti/

lucidity

明瞭
Meaning
Clarity of thought or style; the quality of being easily understood.
Example
His explanation had great lucidity, making it easy to understand.
彼の説明は非常に明瞭で、理解するのが簡単でした。
C1 noun /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。
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。
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。
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 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。
C2 noun /ˈlæsɪtjuːd/

lassitude

疲労
Meaning
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
Example
After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group.
長いハイキングの後、疲労感がグループに広がった。
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。
C1 verb /lætʃ/

latch

ラッチで閉める
Meaning
to fasten or close something with a latch
Example
She latched the door before leaving the house.
彼女は家を出る前にドアをラッチで閉めた。
C2 verb /læmˈpuːn/

lampoon

嘲笑する
Meaning
to publicly criticize or ridicule someone or something with humor, irony, or sarcasm
Example
The cartoonist lampooned the politician for his contradictory statements.
カリカチュアリストはその矛盾する発言で政治家を嘲笑した。
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。