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C1 noun /ˈliːʒən/

lesion

傷
Meaning
An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.
Example
The doctor examined the skin lesion carefully.
医者は皮膚の傷を注意深く調べました。
B2 adjective /ˈliː.fi/

Leafy

葉が多い; 葉で覆われた
Meaning
having many leaves; covered with leaves
Example
The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.
葉の多い緑の野菜はとても栄養価が高いです。
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrsəni/

larceny

窃盗
Meaning
The unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.
Example
He was arrested for committing larceny at the store.
彼は店で窃盗を行ったため逮捕されました。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈlænd.skeɪp/

Landscape

風景
Meaning
all the visible features of an area of countryside or land; the art of designing outdoor areas
Example
The mountain landscape was breathtaking with its snow-capped peaks and green valleys.
山の風景は雪で覆われた頂上と緑の谷が息を呑むほど美しかった。
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。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

労働者
Meaning
a person who does unskilled physical work for wages
Example
The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.
労働者は建設現場で一日中一生懸命働きました。
C1 noun /ləˈɡuːn/

lagoon

ラグーン
Meaning
A shallow body of water separated from the sea by sandbars or reefs.
Example
We swam in the calm waters of the lagoon.
私たちはラグーンの穏やかな水で泳ぎました。
B2 noun /ˈlɛtɪs/

lettuce

レタス
Meaning
a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches
Example
She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich.
彼女はサンドイッチに新鮮なレタスを加えた。
B2 noun /læp/

Lap

ひざの上
Meaning
the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course
Example
The cat curled up comfortably in her lap while she read her book.
猫は本を読みながら快適に彼女のひざの上で丸くなっていた。
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。
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 /ˈluːdɪkrəs/

ludicrous

ばかげた
Meaning
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing
Example
It is ludicrous to think the Earth is flat.
地球が平らだと思うのはばかげている。
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。
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。
C1 verb /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

legalize

合法化する
Meaning
To make something lawful by official approval.
Example
The government decided to legalize online businesses.
政府はオンラインビジネスを合法化することを決定しました。
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。
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 /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 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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌlɛvəlˈhɛdɪd/

levelheaded

冷静で賢明
Meaning
calm and sensible; showing good judgment.
Example
She remained levelheaded during the crisis.
彼女は危機の間冷静を保った。
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。
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。
C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

合法性
Meaning
the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law
Example
The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.
弁護士は契約の合法性について疑問を呈しました。
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。
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 /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。
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 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。
A1 noun /laɪt/

Light

光
Meaning
the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength
Example
Turn on the light, it's getting dark.
ライトをつけて、暗くなってきました。
A1 verb /læst/

last

続く
Meaning
to continue to exist or happen for a period of time; to endure
Example
The meeting lasted for three hours.
ミーティングは三時間続きました。
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 /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 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。
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。
B1 noun /lenz/

lens

レンズ
Meaning
a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it
Example
He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture.
彼は写真を撮る前にカメラのレンズをきれいにしました。
B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

不足
Meaning
not having enough of something; missing
Example
His report was lacking in detail.
彼の報告書には詳細が欠けていた。
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

literal

字義通り
Meaning
taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration
Example
His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense.
彼のコメントは冗談として言われたので、字義通りに受け取るべきではありません。
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。
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。
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 /ˈlɪɡ.əmənt/

ligament

靭帯組織
Meaning
A tough band of tissue that connects bones at a joint.
Example
He tore a ligament in his knee while playing football.
サッカーをしているときに膝の靭帯を切った。
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/

legendary

Meaning
remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known
Example
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
C1 verb /luːt/

loot

略奪する
Meaning
to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos
Example
The rioters looted several shops during the protest.
抗議の間に暴動者たちはいくつかの店を略奪した。
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。
C1 noun /læʃ/

Lash

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

lechery

淫欲
Meaning
excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness
Example
The novel depicted the lechery of corrupt nobles.
その小説は堕落した貴族の淫欲を描いていました。
B1 noun /lɔk/

Lock

鍵
Meaning
a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form
Example
Make sure you lock the door before leaving.
出かける前にドアをロックしてください。
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 ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

制限
Meaning
A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.
Example
Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.
データの制限は政策決定に影響を与えます。
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。
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 /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。
A1 noun /ˈlaɪ.brər.i/

Library

図書館
Meaning
a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to
Example
She goes to the library every weekend to study.
彼女は毎週末、勉強のために図書館に行きます。
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。
C2 noun /liː/

lea

草地
Meaning
An open area of grassy or arable land; a meadow.
Example
The cottage was surrounded by a quiet lea.
小屋は静かな草地に囲まれていました。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈliː.θəl/

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 /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 /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。
A1 verb /læf/

laugh

笑う
Meaning
to make sounds and movements expressing happiness or amusement
Example
The joke made everyone laugh.
そのジョークでみんなが笑った。
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。
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 noun /lʌst/

Lust

強い性的欲求；何かへの情熱的な欲望
Meaning
very strong sexual desire; a passionate desire for something
Example
His lust for power corrupted him completely.
彼の権力への欲望は彼を完全に腐敗させた。
C2 noun /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。
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 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 noun /ˌlɪt.əˈrɑː.ti/

literati

文学者
Meaning
well-educated, literary, or scholarly people
Example
The event was attended by poets, critics, and other members of the literati.
そのイベントには詩人、批評家、その他の文学者が出席しました。
B1 noun /lɔːn/

Lawn

芝生
Meaning
an area of short, regularly mown grass in the grounds of a house or in a park
Example
She waters the lawn every morning.
彼女は毎朝芝生に水をやります。
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。
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。
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 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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

ロジスティクス
Meaning
The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.
Example
Logistics ensures timely delivery.
ロジスティクスはタイムリーな配達を保証します。
C1 adjective ˈleɪ.tənt

latent

潜在的または隠された
Meaning
Existing but not yet developed or manifested; hidden potential.
Example
His artistic talent remained latent for years.
彼の芸術的な才能は何年もの間潜在的なままでした。
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。
C1 noun lɪˈkwɪd.ə.ti

liquidity

流動性
Meaning
The availability of liquid assets to a market or company; the ability to convert assets into cash quickly.
Example
Maintaining liquidity is crucial for financial stability.
流動性の維持は財務の安定性にとって重要です。
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
A1 noun, verb /laɪn/

line

ライン
Meaning
A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.
Example
People waited in a long line outside the theater.
人々は劇場の外で長い列を作って待っていた。
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。
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 /lɔːntʃ/

Launch

ランチ
Meaning
a large motorboat or a boat used to transport people and goods
Example
We took a launch to cross the river.
私たちは川を渡るためにランチを使いました。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈlɛŋθi/

lengthy

長い
Meaning
long in duration or extent
Example
The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours.
会議は長く、3時間以上続きました。
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。
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。
C2 noun /lɒx/

loch

湖
Meaning
a lake or sea inlet, especially in Scotland
Example
Tourists visit Loch Ness to search for the legendary monster.
観光客はロッホ・ネスに行き、伝説の怪物を探します。
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.ti.əl/

lacteal

ミルクに関連するまたはミルクのような
Meaning
Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.
Example
The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.
小腸の乳腺血管が食事の脂肪を吸収します。
A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

最新の
Meaning
most recent in time; newest available
Example
She shared the latest updates with the team.
彼女はチームと最新のアップデートを共有した。
A2 adjective /ˈleɪ.zi/

Lazy

怠け者; 働きたくない
Meaning
idle; unwilling to work; sluggish
Example
He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend.
彼は週末に部屋を掃除するのが面倒だった。
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 /ˈleɪ.ɪ.ti/

laity

信徒
Meaning
Ordinary members of a religious community who are not clergy.
Example
The church welcomed the laity to participate in the event.
教会は信徒を歓迎し、イベントに参加するよう呼びかけた。
C2 adjective /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

loquacious

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

luxurious

豪華な
Meaning
extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense
Example
They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation.
彼らは休暇中に豪華なホテルに泊まりました。
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。
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 noun /lɪˈbrɛtoʊ/

libretto

オペラの台本
Meaning
The text of an opera or other long vocal work.
Example
She studied the libretto before attending the opera performance.
彼女はオペラの公演に行く前にリブレットを勉強しました。
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。
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。
A2 adjective/adverb /laʊd/

loud

大きい
Meaning
Producing or capable of producing much noise.
Example
The music was too loud to concentrate.
音楽はあまりにも大きすぎて、集中できませんでした。
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.ləs/

Lawless

無法; 無政府主義; 無秩序; 犯罪者
Meaning
without law; anarchic; unruly; criminal
Example
The frontier town was known for its lawless behavior and chaos.
その国境の町は無法行為と混乱で知られていた。
C2 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。
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.baɪl/ or /ˈlæb.aɪl/

labile

不安定な
Meaning
easily altered or unstable; prone to change
Example
Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.
彼女の気分は非常に不安定で、1時間で何度も変わりました。
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。