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。

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。

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 adjective /ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/

lamentable

嘆かわしい

Meaning

deserving to be criticized or regretted; unfortunate

Example

The team’s lamentable performance disappointed their fans.

チームの嘆かわしいパフォーマンスは、ファンを失望させました。

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.

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。

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 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 /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, 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。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈlætɪn/

latin

ラテン語

Meaning

the language of ancient Rome; relating to Latin culture or language

Example

Many English words are derived from Latin.

多くの英単語はラテン語から派生しています。

A1 noun

Love

愛

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。

A1 adverb /ˈleɪtər/

later

後で

Meaning

At a time subsequent to a reference time; afterwards.

Example

We will discuss the details later.

私たちは後で詳細について話します。

C1 noun /lɔnˈdʒɛvəti/

longevity

長寿

Meaning

Long life or long existence of something.

Example

Good habits contribute to health and longevity.

良い習慣は健康と長寿に貢献します。

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。

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 /læps/

Lapse

一時的な失敗; ラプス;

Meaning

a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; the termination of a right or privilege

Example

There was a brief lapse in security that allowed the intruder to enter the building.

セキュリティに一時的な欠陥があり、それが侵入者を建物に入れることを許可しました。

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 /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

埋立地

Meaning

a site where waste material is buried under the ground

Example

The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.

その都市は増え続ける廃棄物問題を解決するために新しい埋立地を作りました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

おたま

Meaning

a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids

Example

Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.

熱いスープをボウルに注ぐためにおたまを使ってください。

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。

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 /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 /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。

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。

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 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。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

リベラル; 寛容な; 寛大な; 思考が進歩的な

Meaning

open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking

Example

She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.

彼女はさまざまな文化や信念に対してリベラルな態度を持っています。

A2 noun, verb /lɪŋk/

link

リンク

Meaning

a connection between two things; to connect or associate

Example

The article includes a link to the official website.

記事には公式ウェブサイトへのリンクが含まれています。

A1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ

language

言語

Meaning

A method of communication used by humans, consisting of spoken and written words structured in specific ways.

Example

Learning a new language can be exciting.

新しい言語を学ぶことはワクワクすることができます。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˌlaɪ.pəˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

lipogenesis

脂肪合成

Meaning

The metabolic process of fat synthesis where excess carbohydrates are converted into fatty acids and stored as triglycerides.

Example

Excess carbohydrate intake promotes lipogenesis and fat storage.

過剰な炭水化物の摂取は脂肪合成と脂肪の蓄積を促進します。

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 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 /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 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。

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。

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.

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 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 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。

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。

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。

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 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 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。

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。

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。

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 /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。

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。

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。

B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

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。

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？

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。

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 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。

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。

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。

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。

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 /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 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

C1 noun, adjective /ˈlæksətɪv/

laxative

下剤

Meaning

A medicine or substance that stimulates bowel movements; tending to loosen or relieve constipation.

Example

The doctor prescribed a mild laxative for her condition.

医者は彼女の状態のために軽い下剤を処方しました。

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。

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 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。

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。

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 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 /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。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/

lifelong

生涯

Meaning

Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.

Example

They remained lifelong friends.

彼らは生涯の友人でした。

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。

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 /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。

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。

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 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 /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.

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。

C2 verb /lʌɡ/

lug

Meaning

to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort

Example

He had to lug the suitcase up three flights of stairs.

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。

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。

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 adjective /ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/

Luminous

輝く; 明るい; 光る

Meaning

bright; shining; emitting light; radiant

Example

The luminous stars filled the dark night sky.

輝く星々が暗い夜空を満たした。

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 adjective /ˈlɪtərɛri/

literary

文学的

Meaning

concerning the writing, study, or content of literature

Example

She is a well-known figure in the literary world.

彼女は文学界でよく知られた人物です。

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。

C1 verb /ˈlaɪ.kən/

liken

例える

Meaning

to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way

Example

He likened her voice to sweet music.

彼は彼女の声を甘い音楽に例えました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

lithograph

リトグラフ (石版印刷)

Meaning

a print made by lithography, often artistic

Example

The museum displayed a rare lithograph from the 19th century.

博物館では19世紀の珍しいリトグラフが展示されていました。

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.

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。

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。

A1 adjective, noun, adverb, verb (past tense of leave) /lɛft/

left

左

Meaning

on or towards the side of the body that is to the west when facing north

Example

He turned left at the intersection.

彼は交差点で左に曲がった。

B2 noun /ˈlɒk.ɪt/

Locket

ロケットペンダント

Meaning

a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck

Example

She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket.

彼女は祖母の写真をロケットペンダントに入れていました。

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。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

ライセンス

Meaning

a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade

Example

You need a driving licence to operate a car.

車を運転するには運転免許証が必要です。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

ラインアップ

Meaning

a group of people or things arranged in a sequence

Example

The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.

そのイベントは、スターが揃ったラインアップのミュージシャンを特集していました。

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。

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。

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。

B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

リーグ

Meaning

An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).

Example

Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.

いくつかのクラブがスポーツマンシップを促進するためにリーグを結成した。

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。

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。

B2 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/

legally

合法的に

Meaning

in a way that is allowed by law

Example

He is legally responsible for his actions.

彼は自分の行動に対して合法的に責任があります。

C2 adjective /ˈlæmbənt/

lambent

柔らかな輝き

Meaning

glowing or flickering softly; having a gentle radiance

Example

The lambent light of the candle filled the room with warmth.

ろうそくの柔らかな輝きが部屋を暖かさで満たした。

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。

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！

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。