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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 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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

lightning

雷光
Meaning
a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm
Example
The lightning struck a tree near our house.
雷光が私たちの家の近くの木に当たった。
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 noun /ˈloʊnlinəs/

Loneliness

孤独
Meaning
The state of being alone and feeling sad about it.
Example
She felt a deep sense of loneliness after moving to the new city.
新しい街に引っ越した後、彼女は深い孤独を感じた。
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。
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。
B1 adjective ˈlɔːŋ.tɜːrm

long-term

長期的, 持続可能な, 永続的
Meaning
Occurring over or involving a relatively long period of time.
Example
Long-term planning is necessary for environmental conservation.
ロングタームの計画は環境保護に必要です。
B1 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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.ər/

Layer

層; 層状;
Meaning
a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
Example
The cake has three layers of chocolate.
ケーキには三つのチョコレート層があります。
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 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。
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。
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。
B1 verb /lend/

lend

貸す
Meaning
to give temporarily; to allow someone to use something
Example
Can you lend me your pen?
あなたは私にペンを貸してくれますか？
B1 noun ˈliː.də.ʃɪp

leadership

リーダーシップ
Meaning
The action of leading a group of people or an organization.
Example
Leadership is crucial for institutional success.
リーダーシップは組織の成功にとって重要です。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/

lifestyle

ライフスタイル
Meaning
The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, attitudes, and possessions.
Example
A healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise and a balanced diet.
健康的なライフスタイルには、定期的な運動とバランスの取れた食事が含まれます。
B1 noun /ˈlæftər/

laughter

笑い
Meaning
the act or sound of laughing
Example
The room was filled with laughter.
部屋は笑いで満ちていた。
B1 adverb /ˈlɑːrdʒli/

largely

主に
Meaning
to a great extent; mostly or mainly
Example
The success of the project was largely due to teamwork.
プロジェクトの成功は主にチームワークによるものだった。
B1 noun/verb /ˈleɪ.bər/

labor

労働
Meaning
work, especially hard physical work; to work hard
Example
The workers labored in the hot sun all day.
作業員たちは暑い太陽の下で一日中働いた。
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。
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 noun /ləˈbɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

Laboratory (Lab)

実験室
Meaning
a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory.
科学者たちは設備の整った実験室で実験を行いました。
B1 noun, verb /ˈlaɪsəns/

license

ライセンス / 許可
Meaning
A legal permission to do something (noun); to grant such permission (verb).
Example
You must have a driving license to operate a car legally.
車を合法的に運転するためには運転免許が必要です。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/

Luxury

贅沢
Meaning
the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain
Example
They enjoyed the luxury of a five-star hotel.
彼らは五つ星ホテルのラグジュアリーを楽しんでいました。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

愛情深い; 世話好きな; 愛と温かさを示す
Meaning
affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth
Example
She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.
彼女は子供たちを深く思いやる愛情深い母親です。
B1 noun /læd/

lad

少年
Meaning
a boy or young man; a male youth
Example
The young lad helped his father in the shop.
その若い少年は店で父親を手伝った。
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。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/

Leading

主要な; リーディング; 最も重要な
Meaning
foremost; principal; most important; guiding
Example
She is a leading expert in environmental science.
彼女は環境科学のリーディングエキスパートです。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.ər/

Liar

嘘つき
Meaning
a person who tells lies; someone who does not tell the truth
Example
Nobody trusts him because he is a liar.
誰も彼を信じません、彼は嘘つきだからです。
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。
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.kɪŋ/

Liking

好み; 愛好; 傾向
Meaning
a feeling of regard or fondness; a preference or taste for something
Example
She has developed a liking for classical music.
彼女はクラシック音楽に対して好みを持つようになった。
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 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。
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。
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。
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。
B1 noun /læm/

Lamb

子羊
Meaning
a young sheep; meat from a young sheep
Example
The little lamb followed its mother everywhere.
その小さな子羊は母親の後をどこでも追いかけた。
B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

最近; この頃;
Meaning
recently; in the recent past; not long ago
Example
I haven't seen him lately, but I heard he got a new job.
最近彼を見ていませんが、新しい仕事を得たと聞きました。
B1 noun /leɪn/

lane

小道
Meaning
a narrow road or path, often in the countryside or for specific traffic
Example
They walked down a quiet country lane.
彼らは静かな田舎道を歩いていました。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈlæbrətɔːri/

laboratory

実験室
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.
Example
The students conducted the experiment in the chemistry laboratory.
学生たちは化学実験室で実験を行った。