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C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

lethargic

無気力
Meaning
Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy
Example
After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.
重い食事を取った後、彼は無気力で眠気を感じた。
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 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 /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。
B2 noun ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

leverage

てこ入れ
Meaning
The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.
Example
Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.
てこ入れはあなたの努力を強化し、仕事をスケールアップします。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

疑わしい
Meaning
Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.
Example
She was leery of investing in the new business.
彼女は新しいビジネスへの投資に疑念を抱いていた。
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。
C1 noun /ˈlæt.ɪ.tuːd/

Latitude

緯度
Meaning
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator; freedom to act or think
Example
The GPS device showed our exact latitude and longitude coordinates on the map.
GPSデバイスは地図上に私たちの正確な緯度と経度の座標を示しました。
A1 verb /ˈlɪsən/

listen

聞く
Meaning
to pay attention to sounds; to hear someone or something with thoughtful attention
Example
Please listen carefully to the instructions.
指示を注意深く聞いてください。
B1 noun /laɪt ˈkʌlər/

Light Colour

明るい色
Meaning
a pale or bright shade of any color
Example
The walls were painted in light colours to make the room look bigger.
部屋を広く見せるために、壁は明るい色で塗られました。
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。
A2 noun /laɪt bʌlb/

Light bulb

電球
Meaning
a glass or plastic container that produces light when electricity passes through it
Example
The light bulb in the kitchen needs to be replaced.
キッチンの電球は交換する必要があります。
B1 noun /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。
B2 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Literacy

識字
Meaning
the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area
Example
Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.
成人識字プログラムは人々が読むことを学ぶのを助けます。
B2 verb /ˈlaɪɪŋ/

lying

嘘をつく
Meaning
the act of not telling the truth
Example
He was caught lying about his grades.
彼は成績について嘘をついているところを捕まえられました。
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。
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 /ˈlɪθəˌtaɪp/

lithotype

リトタイプ (印刷面)
Meaning
a printing surface or type made for lithography
Example
The printer used a lithotype to produce multiple copies of the design.
プリンターはデザインの複数のコピーを作成するためにリトタイプを使用しました。
C2 noun /ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/

legerdemain

手品, 欺瞞
Meaning
skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks; deception or trickery
Example
The magician's legerdemain left the audience amazed.
魔法使いの手品は観客を驚かせた。
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 /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。
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。
A2 adjective /laɪt ɡriːn/

Light green

ライトグリーン
Meaning
a pale shade of green color; not dark green
Example
She wore a light green dress to the garden party.
彼女はガーデンパーティーにライトグリーンのドレスを着て行きました。
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.də.bəl/

laudable

称賛に値する
Meaning
Deserving praise and admiration.
Example
Her efforts to help the poor are truly laudable.
貧しい人々を助けるための彼女の努力は本当に称賛に値します。
A2 noun /leɪk/

Lake

湖
Meaning
a large body of water completely surrounded by land
Example
The peaceful lake reflected the mountains in its calm waters.
静かな湖は、その穏やかな水の中に山々を映していた。
B1 verb /loʊˈkeɪt/

locate

位置を特定する
Meaning
to find the exact position or place of something
Example
They managed to locate the missing keys under the couch.
彼らはソファの下で失われた鍵を見つけることに成功しました。
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。
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 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 lɑːˈʒɛs

largesse

寛大さ
Meaning
Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
Example
His largesse towards the charity was greatly appreciated.
彼のチャリティーへの寛大さは大いに評価されました。
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。
C2 adjective ˌlæb.əˈrɪn.θaɪn

labyrinthine

迷路のような
Meaning
Like a labyrinth; complicated and confusing; having many interconnected paths or passages.
Example
The old city streets were labyrinthine.
古い街の通りは迷路のようだった。
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 noun /ˈleð.ər/

Leather

革
Meaning
animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use
Example
He bought a leather jacket from the store.
彼は店でレザージャケットを買った。
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 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。
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。
C1 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɒs.ɪ.ti/

luminosity

光度
Meaning
The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object; the quality of emitting light.
Example
The luminosity of the star was measured with advanced instruments.
星の光度は高度な機器で測定されました。
C1 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 ˈluː.sɪd

lucid

明確で理解しやすい
Meaning
Clear and easily understandable thoughts or explanations.
Example
His explanation was so lucid that everyone understood it.
彼の説明は非常に明確だったので、皆が理解しました。
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 adjective /ˈlʌv.li/

Lovely

素敵な; 魅力的な; 見事な
Meaning
beautiful; charming; delightful; attractive
Example
What a lovely day for a picnic!
ピクニックにぴったりの素晴らしい日ですね！
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。
C1 adjective /læks/

lax

緩い, だらしない
Meaning
Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.
Example
The security at the airport was surprisingly lax.
空港のセキュリティは驚くほど緩かった。
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。
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。
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。
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 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。
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。
C2 verb /lɔːd/

laud

Meaning
To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.
Example
The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.
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。
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/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

狂人
Meaning
A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.
Example
The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.
運転手は高速道路で狂人のように運転していた。
C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

小さな女の子
Meaning
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
Example
The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.
老人は小さな女の子を温かく迎えました。
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。
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。
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。
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/verb /læˈsuː/

lasso

ロープ
Meaning
a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope
Example
The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly.
カウボーイは素早く馬をラッソしました。
A1 adjective /lɔːŋ/

Long

長い
Meaning
having great length; extended in distance or time
Example
The long road stretched for miles ahead.
長い道は何マイルも続いていました。
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。
B1 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.ʧər/

Literature

文学
Meaning
written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit; books and writings published on a particular subject
Example
She studied English literature at university.
彼女は大学で英文学を学びました。
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。
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。
A2 adjective /laɪt red/

Light Red

薄紅色
Meaning
a pale or diluted shade of red color
Example
She wore a light red dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに薄紅色のドレスを着ていました。
B2 noun /lɔːɡ/

Log

丸太
Meaning
a piece of a dead or felled tree trunk or branch, especially one stripped of bark
Example
They sat on a log by the campfire.
彼らはキャンプファイヤーのそばで丸太に座った。
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。
C2 phrase /lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

let them theory

彼らに好きなことを考えさせる理論
Meaning
A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.
Example
He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity.
彼は「彼らに好きなことを考えさせる理論」を実践し、否定的な考えを無視します。
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。
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。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

識字; 教育を受けた; 良い教育を受けた
Meaning
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
Example
She is a very literate person who reads extensively.
彼女は非常に教育を受けた人で、広範囲に読書をします。
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 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

格子構造
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
庭は、蔦で覆われた木製の格子構造で飾られていました。
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。
A2 verb/adjective /lɒst/

lost

失われた
Meaning
Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.
Example
He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house.
彼は鍵を失い、家に入れませんでした。
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 noun /lɔːŋ ˈpepər/

Long pepper

ロングペッパー
Meaning
a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit which is used as a spice
Example
Long pepper was more valuable than black pepper in ancient times.
ロングペッパーは古代において黒胡椒よりも価値が高かった。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

lilliputian

非常に小さい
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
Example
The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.
モデル村は非常に小さな家で満たされていました。
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪbələs/

libelous

名誉毀損
Meaning
containing or constituting a false published statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The article was found to be libelous and had to be retracted.
その記事は名誉毀損であると見なされ、撤回する必要があった。
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。
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。
A2 noun /læmp/

Lamp

ランプ
Meaning
a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil
Example
She turned on the reading lamp to illuminate her book.
彼女は本を照らすために読書ランプをつけました。
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。
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。
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。
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 /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

litotes

緩和表現
Meaning
a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary
Example
Saying 'not bad' as a compliment is an example of litotes.
'悪くない'と言うことは、緩和表現の一例です。
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。
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 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。
A1 adjective /ˈlɪtl/

little

小さい
Meaning
Small in size, amount, or degree.
Example
He drank a little water before going to bed.
彼は寝る前に少し水を飲んだ。
B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

ラベンダー
Meaning
a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy
Example
The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.
ラベンダー畑は、その甘く落ち着く香りで空気を満たしました。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

澄んだ
Meaning
Clear and transparent, easily understood.
Example
The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.
湖の澄んだ水は完璧に空を反映していました。
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。
C2 verb ˈlev.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ

levitating

浮遊
Meaning
Rising and hovering in the air, especially as a result of supernatural or magical power.
Example
The levitating structure is an engineering marvel.
その浮遊する構造は工学の驚異です。
C1 noun /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən wɔːr/

liberation war

解放戦争
Meaning
a war fought to gain freedom from foreign rule, occupation, or oppression; an armed struggle for national independence
Example
The liberation war reshaped the nation’s history and identity.
解放戦争は国の歴史を大きく変えた。
C1 verb /ˈlɪbəreɪt/

liberate

解放する
Meaning
to set free from imprisonment, oppression, or restraint
Example
The army liberated the city from enemy control.
軍隊は敵の支配から都市を解放した。
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。
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。
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 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

宝石細工師
Meaning
As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.
Example
The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.
博物館は古代に使用された宝石細工の道具を展示しました。
C2 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/

luminescence

発光現象
Meaning
The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.
Example
The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest.
ホタルの発光現象が森を照らしました。
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 /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

土地所有者
Meaning
a person who owns land, especially in large amounts
Example
The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.
土地所有者は自分の財産の一部を地元の農民に貸しました。
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。
C2 verb /lɑːl/

loll

だらりと座る
Meaning
To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
Example
He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work.
長い仕事の後で、彼はソファにだらりと座った。
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。
C1 noun /lʌmp/

Lump

かたまり; ぶつかり; こぶ
Meaning
a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape
Example
She found a lump of sugar in the bowl.
彼女はボウルの中で砂糖の塊を見つけました。
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 verb /lɪk/

lick

舐める
Meaning
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
Example
The cat licked its paws clean.
ネコは足をきれいに舐めました。
C1 verb /lʊər/

lure

誘惑する
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone, often by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement lured customers with promises of discounts.
広告は割引の約束で顧客を引き寄せました。
A2 noun /lɔː/

Law

法律
Meaning
a rule or system of rules recognized by a country or community as regulating the actions of its members
Example
Everyone must obey the law.
すべての人は法律を守らなければなりません。
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 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。
A2 noun /ˈleɪ.di/

Lady

女性; 上品な女性;
Meaning
a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman
Example
The elderly lady crossed the street with the help of her walking stick.
高齢の女性は彼女の杖で通りを渡りました。
B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

足が不自由; 病気
Meaning
unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing
Example
The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.
怪我をした馬は足を引きずり、正常に歩くことができなかった。
B2 noun 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 /luːp/

Loop

ループ, 輪
Meaning
a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself
Example
The string formed a neat loop around the package.
糸はパッケージの周りにきれいなループを作りました。