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 /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

legitimacy

正当性

Meaning

the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful

Example

The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.

選挙の正当性は観察者によって疑問視されました。

C2 noun /ˈlænjæp/

lagniappe

追加の贈り物

Meaning

A small gift or bonus given by a seller to a customer.

Example

The shopkeeper offered a piece of candy as a lagniappe.

店主はおまけとしてキャンディを提供しました。

C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

謙虚

Meaning

humble in status, position, or manner

Example

She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.

彼女は低い地位から会社のCEOに昇進しました。

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 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。

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。

B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/

lecturer

講師

Meaning

a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university

Example

The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.

講師は分かりやすい例で理論を説明した。

C1 adjective /ˌloʊ ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

low-spirited

落ち込んだ

Meaning

feeling sad, depressed, or lacking enthusiasm

Example

He felt low-spirited after hearing the bad news.

悪いニュースを聞いて、彼は落ち込んでいた。

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 /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。

C1 noun /ˈledʒ.ər/

Ledger

元帳

Meaning

a book or other collection of financial accounts of a particular type

Example

The accountant updated the company ledger daily.

会計士は毎日会社の元帳を更新しました。

B2 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

実験室

Meaning

A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.

Example

Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.

先進的な実験室は画期的な発見を可能にしました。

C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

立法する

Meaning

to make or enact laws

Example

The government plans to legislate new safety standards.

政府は新しい安全基準を制定する計画です。

A1 adjective/adverb /leɪt/

late

遅れた

Meaning

arriving, happening, or done after the expected time

Example

He arrived late to the meeting.

彼は会議に遅れて到着した。

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。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

苦労した

Meaning

done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor

Example

He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.

彼は観客を混乱させた苦しげな説明をした。

A2 noun /lɪst/

List

リスト

Meaning

a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other

Example

Make a list of things you need to buy.

買うべきもののリストを作成してください。

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。

C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

lexicography

辞書学

Meaning

The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.

Example

Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge.

辞書学は、言語学と文化的な知識の両方を必要とします。

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 /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 /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。

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。

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。

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 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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/

light-hearted

軽やかで無頓着な

Meaning

cheerful, carefree, and not serious

Example

She gave a light-hearted speech at the party.

彼女はパーティーで軽快なスピーチをしました。

C2 noun /leɪð/

lathe

旋盤

Meaning

A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.

Example

The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.

大工は木の器を形作るために旋盤を使いました。

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。

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 ˈlɪniɪdʒ

Lineage

家系

Meaning

Direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree.

Example

Tracing your lineage can reveal unknown ancestors.

自分の家系を追跡することで、未知の先祖が明らかになることがあります。

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。

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。

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。

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 /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 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。

B2 noun/verb /ˈlɪtər/

litter

ゴミ

Meaning

rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish

Example

The park was full of litter after the festival.

祭りの後、公園はゴミでいっぱいだった。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪɡ.ni.əs/

ligneous

木質の

Meaning

having the texture or appearance of wood; woody

Example

The ligneous stem supported the heavy flowers.

木質の茎が重い花を支えました。

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。

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。

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。

B1 adjective /ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/

left-handed

左利き

Meaning

Using or done with the left hand; also can mean clumsy or awkward.

Example

She is left-handed and writes beautifully with her left hand.

彼女は左利きで、左手で美しく書きます。

B1 adverb /ˈlɪtərəli/

literally

文字通り

Meaning

in a literal manner or sense; exactly

Example

He was literally running for three hours without stopping.

彼は文字通り3時間休まずに走り続けていた。

B1 adjective ˈliː.ɡəl

legal

合法

Meaning

Permitted by law; relating to the law.

Example

Legal systems ensure justice.

法的なシステムは正義を保証します。

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。

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。

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 /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 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。

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。

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。

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 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。

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。

B2 noun /lʌŋ/

Lung

肺

Meaning

either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing

Example

Smoking can cause serious damage to your lungs.

喫煙はあなたの肺に深刻なダメージを与える可能性があります。

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 noun /laʊs/

Louse

シラミ

Meaning

a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals

Example

The child had a louse in his hair.

その子供の髪にシラミがいました。

C2 adjective /luːˈɡuːbriəs/

lugubrious

陰鬱な

Meaning

looking or sounding sad and dismal

Example

His lugubrious expression made everyone feel uneasy.

彼の陰鬱な表情は皆を不安にさせた。

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。

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 /lækˈteɪʃən/

lactation

授乳

Meaning

the secretion of milk by the mammary glands of female mammals

Example

The doctor explained that lactation is a natural process after childbirth.

医者は、出産後の授乳が自然なプロセスであると説明しました。

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 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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈlaɪtʃi/

Litchi

ライチ

Meaning

a small oval pink-red tropical fruit with white translucent flesh and sweet taste

Example

The litchi has a rough pink shell that you peel to eat the sweet white fruit inside.

ライチは、外側がざらざらしたピンク色の皮で、中に甘くて白い果実が入っています。

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。

C1 verb /lʌl/

lull

静める

Meaning

to soothe or calm; to cause to sleep or rest

Example

The gentle music lulled the baby to sleep.

やさしい音楽が赤ちゃんを寝かしつけた。

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 /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 /ˈluːsənt/

lucent

光輝

Meaning

shining or glowing with light

Example

The lucent stars brightened the night sky.

光輝を放つ星々が夜空を明るく照らした。

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 /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。

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。

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 /loʊð/

loathe

嫌う

Meaning

to feel intense dislike or disgust for

Example

He absolutely loathes being late to meetings.

彼は会議に遅れるのが大嫌いです。

A2 noun ˈliːdər

leader

リーダー

Meaning

A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.

Example

The leader inspired people.

リーダーは人々を鼓舞しました。

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 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

博学な

Meaning

having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching

Example

She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.

彼女は歴史に詳しい博学な学者です。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

生涯

Meaning

The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.

Example

She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.

彼女は自分の生涯で、ほとんどの人が夢見る以上のことを達成した。

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。

C1 noun /ˌluː.brɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

lubrication

潤滑

Meaning

The action of applying a substance to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact.

Example

Lubrication of the eyes is essential for well-being.

目の潤滑は健康にとって重要です。

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 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。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈlʌʃəs/

luscious

美味しい

Meaning

deliciously sweet or rich; highly appealing to the senses

Example

She served a luscious chocolate cake.

彼女は美味しいチョコレートケーキを出しました。

A2 adjective /loʊ/

low

低い

Meaning

Small in amount, degree, or position; not high.

Example

The river is at its lowest level in years.

その川は何年も最も低いレベルにあります。

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。

C2 noun /ˈlɪnəmənt/

liniment

リニメント / ローション

Meaning

A liquid or lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness.

Example

He rubbed liniment on his sore muscles after the workout.

彼はトレーニング後、痛んだ筋肉にリニメントを擦り込んだ。

C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

深い切り傷

Meaning

a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh

Example

He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.

彼は足の深い切り傷に縫い合わせが必要でした。

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.

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。

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。

A1 adjective /lɑːrdʒ/

Large

大きい; 巨大な; 広大な

Meaning

of considerable size, extent, or intensity; big

Example

The large building dominated the city skyline.

その大きなビルは街のスカイラインを支配していた。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈlɪmərɪk/

limerick

ユーモラスな五行詩

Meaning

a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).

Example

She recited a funny limerick at the party.

彼女はパーティーで面白いリメリックを朗読しました。

C1 noun /lɒft/

loft

ロフト

Meaning

An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.

Example

She converted the old loft into a modern studio.

彼女は古いロフトを現代的なスタジオに改造しました。

C1 adjective /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

laborious

骨の折れる

Meaning

requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working

Example

Writing the long report was a laborious task.

長いレポートを書くことは骨の折れる仕事でした。

B1 noun /ˈleʒ.ər/

Leisure

レジャー; 自由時間

Meaning

time when one is not working or occupied; free time used for enjoyment

Example

She enjoys reading books in her leisure time.

彼女は自由時間に本を読むのが好きです。

A2 verb /laɪ/

lie

横たわる, 嘘をつく

Meaning

to be in a horizontal position; to tell an untruth

Example

The book lies on the table.

本はテーブルの上にあります。

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。

C2 verb /ˈlæs.ə.reɪt/

lacerate

裂ける、引き裂く

Meaning

to tear or cut deeply in the skin or flesh

Example

The broken glass lacerated his hand.

壊れたガラスが彼の手を切った。

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。

A2 noun /ˈlæd.ər/

Ladder

はしご

Meaning

a structure consisting of two upright parallel sides connected by rungs, used for climbing up or down

Example

He climbed the ladder to reach the books on the top shelf.

彼は上の棚の本を取るためにはしごを登った。

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。

A2 noun /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

location

場所

Meaning

a particular place or position

Example

This cafe is in a beautiful location near the lake.

このカフェは湖の近くの素晴らしい場所にあります。

B2 noun /ˈlɒbi/

lobby

ロビー

Meaning

a large open area near the entrance of a building; also a group trying to influence decisions.

Example

We met the manager in the hotel lobby before the meeting.

会議の前にホテルのロビーでマネージャーに会いました。

B1 noun /ˈleɪ.bər/

Labour

肉体的または精神的な労働

Meaning

work involving physical or mental effort; workers as a group

Example

The construction required months of hard labour to complete.

建設には数ヶ月の厳しい労働が必要でした。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈlɒbstər/

Lobster

ロブスター

Meaning

a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell

Example

The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon.

ロブスターは溶かしバターとレモンで提供されました。

C2 noun /ˈlɪtəni/

litany

Meaning

a long, repetitive, or tedious account or list; originally a form of prayer

Example

The politician gave a litany of promises during the campaign.

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 /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。

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。