C2 noun /ˈlɔɪtərər/

loiterer

目的もなく場所にいる人

Meaning

A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.

Example

The police questioned the loiterer outside the store.

警察は店の外でロイタラーに尋問をした。

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 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/

lineaments

顔の特徴

Meaning

The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.

Example

The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern.

彼の顔の特徴は鋭くて厳しかった。

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。

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。

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 noun /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/

litigant

訴訟当事者

Meaning

a person involved in a lawsuit

Example

The court summoned both litigants for the hearing.

裁判所は両方の訴訟当事者を公聴会に召喚した。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈliː.vɪŋz/

Leavings

残り物; 余り物

Meaning

things that have been left behind or remain; remnants or scraps

Example

The leavings from dinner were given to the dog.

夕食の残り物は犬に与えられました。

C2 noun /ˈlʊŋ.gi/

Lungi

ルンギ

Meaning

a traditional garment worn around the waist in South Asia

Example

He wore a comfortable lungi while relaxing at home.

彼は家でくつろいでいるときに快適なルンギを着ていました。

C1 noun /ˈlɪməˌziːn/

limousine

運転手によって運転される大きな豪華な車

Meaning

a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.

Example

The bride arrived in a white limousine.

花嫁は白いリムジンで到着しました。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

合法的な; 有効な; 本物の; 妥当な

Meaning

lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable

Example

He has a legitimate reason for being late.

彼には遅刻の正当な理由がある。

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。

C2 noun /luːn/

lune

三日月

Meaning

A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.

Example

The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.

数学者は三日月の特性を研究しました。

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。

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。

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 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。

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。

C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

怠惰または無関心

Meaning

lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy

Example

His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.

彼の怠惰な態度は、仕事に対する上司の不満を引き起こした。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.leɪ.di/

Landlady

女主人

Meaning

a woman who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a female property owner

Example

The friendly landlady provided fresh towels and showed us around the apartment.

親切な女主人は新しいタオルを提供し、私たちにアパートを案内してくれました。

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.

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。

C1 phrase lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens

legitimate self-defense

正当防衛

Meaning

Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.

Example

The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense.

その国は正当防衛であると主張しました。

C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

浮遊

Meaning

to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.

Example

The magician made the table levitate during the show.

魔法使いはショーの間にテーブルを浮かせた。

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。

C1 noun /ˈlɪmboʊ/

limbo

不確実性、保留状態

Meaning

A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.

Example

The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.

資金が撤回された後、プロジェクトは不確実性に置かれました。

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。

C1 noun ˈledʒ.ɪ.slə.tʃər

legislature

立法機関

Meaning

The legislative body of a country or state; the branch of government that makes laws.

Example

The legislature drafts laws for governance.

立法機関は統治のための法律を起草します。

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。

A1 verb /lɪv/

live

住む

Meaning

to have life; to reside in a particular place; to exist

Example

They live in a beautiful house by the lake.

彼らは湖の近くにある美しい家に住んでいます。

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。

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。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈlaɪf.laɪk/

lifelike

リアルに似ている

Meaning

Very similar to a real person, object, or scene; realistic.

Example

The wax figure was so lifelike that people thought it was a real person.

その蝋人形は非常にリアルに似ていて、人々はそれが本物の人物だと思った。

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。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.tɪʃ/

latish

少し遅れて

Meaning

Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.

Example

We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun.

パーティーには少し遅れて到着しましたが、それでもほとんどの楽しみを楽しむことができました。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

持続的な; 永続的な

Meaning

enduring for a long time; permanent; durable

Example

Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.

彼らの友情は彼らの人生に持続的な影響を与えました。

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。

A1 verb /liːv/

leave

出発する

Meaning

to go away from; to depart or exit

Example

The train leaves at 6 PM.

電車は午後6時に出発します。

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。

C1 adjective /loʊθ/

loath

嫌がる

Meaning

reluctant or unwilling to do something

Example

She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.

彼女は皆の前で自分の間違いを認めることを嫌がった。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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 /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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

A1 noun

Love

愛

B2 adjective /ˈlʌvəbl̩/

loveable

幸福

Meaning

easy to love; endearing or charming

Example

The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it.

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。

B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

ヒョウ

Meaning

a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots

Example

The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.

ヒョウは木に登って、日陰で休んでいました。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪsəm/

lissome

細く、しなやかで優雅な動き

Meaning

Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.

Example

The dancer moved with a lissome elegance.

ダンサーはリソムな優雅さで動いていました。

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。

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 /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 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。

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。

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。

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 adjective /ˈlɪstləs/

listless

無気力

Meaning

lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

Example

She felt listless after working long hours without rest.

長時間休憩なしで働いた後、彼女は無気力に感じていた。

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。

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。

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。

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 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。

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。

A2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ən/

Lion

ライオン

Meaning

a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India

Example

The lion roared loudly in the savanna.

ライオンはサバンナで大きな声で吠えた。

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。

C2 noun /liːdʒ/

liege

領主

Meaning

A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.

Example

The knight pledged loyalty to his liege.

騎士は彼の領主に忠誠を誓った。

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。

C1 verb /ləˈmɛnt/

lament

嘆く

Meaning

to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something

Example

She lamented the loss of her childhood home.

彼女は幼少期の家を失ったことを嘆いた。

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。

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。

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。

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。

B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

遺産

Meaning

An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.

Example

His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.

彼の貢献は業界に長く残る遺産を残しました。

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 /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。

C2 noun /loʊm/

loam

肥沃な粘土質土壌

Meaning

Fertile soil mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter.

Example

Loam soil is ideal for agriculture due to its nutrient content.

ローム土壌は、その栄養素の含有量のため、農業に最適です。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

自由

Meaning

the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

Example

The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.

自由の女神は自由と民主主義を象徴しています。

A2 noun /ˈlev.əl/

level

レベル

Meaning

A position on a real or imaginary scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.

Example

Pollution levels must be reduced urgently.

汚染レベルは緊急に削減されなければなりません。

C1 verb, adjective, noun /lɪmp/

limp

引きずる / 弱い

Meaning

to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.

Example

He limped after injuring his ankle.

彼は足首を怪我した後、足を引きずって歩いていた。

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.

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。

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。

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。

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。

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 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。

B2 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Loyal

忠実な; 信頼できる; 忠誠心のある

Meaning

faithful; devoted; trustworthy

Example

He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.

彼は困難な時期にも友達に忠実であり続けた。

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。

C1 adjective lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk

linguistic

言語学的

Meaning

Related to language or linguistics; concerning the scientific study of language.

Example

The AI model learns from linguistic patterns.

AIモデルは言語学的パターンから学習します。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈloʊð.səm/

Loathsome

忌まわしい

Meaning

causing hatred or disgust; repulsive

Example

The loathsome smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room.

ゴミの耐え難い悪臭で、みんなが部屋を出ていった。

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 /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。

C1 adjective /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/

Lavish

贅沢; 豪華; 気前の良い

Meaning

expensive; elaborate; extravagant; generous

Example

The wedding was a lavish celebration with hundreds of guests.

結婚式は贅沢な祝いで、数百人のゲストが招待された。

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。

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。

B2 adverb /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/

Likewise

同様に; 同じように; 似たように

Meaning

in the same way; also; similarly

Example

She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.

彼女は試験のために一生懸命勉強し、彼女の兄も同様にしました。

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！

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。