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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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C1 noun /luːm/

Loom

織機
Meaning
a machine for weaving cloth; to appear threatening or menacing
Example
The weaver worked at the loom to create beautiful fabrics.
織工は美しい布地を作るために機織り機で働いていました。
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。
A1 noun /lʌntʃ/

Lunch

ランチ
Meaning
a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically one that is lighter or less formal than an evening meal
Example
We had lunch at a nice restaurant downtown.
私たちは市内の良いレストランでランチをしました。
C1 noun /lɪˈbiːdoʊ/

libido

性欲
Meaning
Sexual desire or drive.
Example
Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido.
ストレスは時々、ある人の性欲を減少させることがあります。
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。
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。
A2 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/

Luggage

荷物
Meaning
suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for traveling
Example
Please check your luggage at the airport counter.
空港のカウンターで荷物をチェックしてください。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /lɔːˈdeɪʃən/

laudation

賞賛
Meaning
The act of praising or expressing approval.
Example
The poet received much laudation for his moving verses.
その詩人は感動的な詩で多くの賞賛を受けました。
C2 noun /ˈlɛvi/

levee

堤防
Meaning
An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.
Example
The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding.
その町は洪水から守るために堤防を作った。
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。
A2 noun /liːf/

Leaf

葉
Meaning
a flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem
Example
The autumn leaves are falling from the tree.
秋の葉が木から落ちています。
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。
C2 verb /loʊp/

lope

大きなジャンプを伴う速歩で走る
Meaning
to run or move with a long, bounding stride
Example
The horse loped gracefully across the field.
馬はフィールドを優雅に走っていました。
A1 noun /ˈles.ən/

Lesson

レッスン
Meaning
a period of learning or teaching; an experience that teaches you something
Example
Today's math lesson was about fractions.
今日の数学のレッスンは分数についてでした。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌloʊ ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

low-spirited

落ち込んだ
Meaning
feeling sad, depressed, or lacking enthusiasm
Example
He felt low-spirited after hearing the bad news.
悪いニュースを聞いて、彼は落ち込んでいた。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
A1 adjective /lɑːrdʒ/

Large

大きい; 巨大な; 広大な
Meaning
of considerable size, extent, or intensity; big
Example
The large building dominated the city skyline.
その大きなビルは街のスカイラインを支配していた。
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。
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。
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 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。
B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

レンズ豆
Meaning
a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating
Example
She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.
彼女は今晩の夕食に赤レンズ豆を調理しました。
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。
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

liberation

解放
Meaning
The action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.
Example
Liberation movements inspired many countries.
解放運動は多くの国々に影響を与えました。
B2 noun /ˈlɒdʒɪk/

logic

論理
Meaning
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
Example
Her argument was based on sound logic.
彼女の主張は論理に基づいていました。
B2 noun

Longing

切望; 待望
B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/

layout

レイアウト
Meaning
the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room
Example
The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.
デザイナーはウェブサイトのために新しいレイアウトを提示しました、それはもっとユーザーフレンドリーでした。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/

Lawful

合法的; 正当な; 有効; 公正;
Meaning
legal; legitimate; valid; just
Example
The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.
裁判官は彼らの行動が合法で適切であることを確認しました。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmbər/

limber

柔軟で敏捷
Meaning
Flexible and agile in body or movement.
Example
Dancers need to stay limber to perform well.
ダンサーはうまく演技するために柔軟でいる必要があります。
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。
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。
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。
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。
B2 noun ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˈstæn.dədz

living standards

生活水準
Meaning
The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community; quality of life.
Example
High living standards improve satisfaction.
高い生活水準は満足度を向上させます。
C2 adjective /ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri/

laudatory

賞賛の
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration.
Example
She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.
彼女は新しい本の賛辞のレビューを書いた。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈleɪˌpɜːrsən/

layperson

素人
Meaning
A person who is not a member of the clergy or does not have specialized knowledge in a subject.
Example
The judge explained the law so that the layperson could understand.
裁判官は法を説明し、素人でも理解できるようにしました。
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 noun /ˈliːniənsi/

leniency

寛大
Meaning
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.
Example
The judge showed leniency in his ruling.
裁判官は判決で寛大さを示した。
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.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/

liner

Meaning
A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.
Example
The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.
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。
C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

ライアー
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
Example
The musician played a melody on the lyre.
ミュージシャンはライアーでメロディーを演奏しました。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈlætərəl/

lateral

側面
Meaning
Relating to the side or sideways movement.
Example
The football player made a quick lateral pass.
サッカー選手は素早い側面パスをしました。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 noun /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/

Limelight

公衆の注目の中心; ライムのシリンダーを加熱して発生する明るい光
Meaning
the focus of public attention; a bright light produced by heating a cylinder of lime
Example
The celebrity enjoyed being in the limelight.
有名人はスポットライトの中で楽しんでいました。
C1 noun /ˈliːweɪ/

leeway

余裕
Meaning
Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.
Example
The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project.
マネージャーはチームにプロジェクトを終了するための余裕を与えました。
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 /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 noun /lɒŋ ˈwɪskəd ˈkætfɪʃ/

Long whiskered catfish

ナマズ
Meaning
A type of freshwater fish with long whisker-like barbels around its mouth
Example
The fisherman caught a long whiskered catfish in the river.
漁師は川で長いひげのナマズを捕まえた。
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。
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。
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 /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 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。
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 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。
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 /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

Meaning
A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.
Example
The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.
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。
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。
B2 noun ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ

livestock farming

畜産業
Meaning
The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.
Example
Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security.
畜産業は食糧安全保障において重要な役割を果たします。
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。
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。
B2 noun /lʌŋ/

Lung

肺
Meaning
either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing
Example
Smoking can cause serious damage to your lungs.
喫煙はあなたの肺に深刻なダメージを与える可能性があります。
B2 noun /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

legislation

立法
Meaning
laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws
Example
The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.
政府は環境保護のために新しい立法を制定しました。
B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

明るくする；和らげる
Meaning
to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious
Example
A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.
冗談は緊張した会議の雰囲気を和らげることができる。
C1 noun /ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/

Licensee

ライセンス保持者
Meaning
a person or organization that holds a license to do something
Example
The licensee is responsible for following all regulations.
ライセンス保持者はすべての規制を遵守する責任があります。
A2 adjective /ˈloʊɪst/

lowest

最も低い
Meaning
Of the smallest amount, extent, or intensity; minimal.
Example
The unemployment rate is at its lowest in 15 years.
失業率は15年ぶりの最低水準です。
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。
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 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 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。
B2 noun /liːk/

Leek

リーク
Meaning
vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion
Example
The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.
スープはジャガイモとリークで作られていました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

バッタ
Meaning
a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops
Example
The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.
バッタが小麦畑をすべて破壊しました。
A1 adjective/adverb /leɪt/

late

遅れた
Meaning
arriving, happening, or done after the expected time
Example
He arrived late to the meeting.
彼は会議に遅れて到着した。
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。
C1 noun /ˈleθ.ər.dʒi/

Lethargy

倦怠; 疲れと非活動的
Meaning
a lack of energy and enthusiasm; tiredness and inactivity
Example
The hot weather caused a feeling of lethargy.
暑い天気は倦怠感を引き起こしました。
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 /ˈlɪbərəlɪst/

liberalist

リベラリスト
Meaning
a person who supports liberal ideas and principles
Example
He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights.
彼は人権を擁護することで知られるリベラリストです。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

衝撃的で生々しいセンセーショナル
Meaning
shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence
Example
The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.
新聞は犯罪について衝撃的な詳細を掲載した。
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。
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。