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C1 adjective /ˈlaʊzi/

lousy

ひどい
Meaning
of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant
Example
He felt lousy after catching the flu.
インフルエンザにかかった後、彼はひどく感じた。
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。
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。
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 noun/verb /ˈlɛv.ən/

leaven

発酵剤
Meaning
a substance, typically yeast, that causes dough to rise; to permeate and modify
Example
A little yeast will leaven the bread dough.
少しのイーストがパン生地を膨らませる。
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 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。
C2 noun /ˈlɔːˌɡɪvər/

lawgiver

立法者
Meaning
A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.
Example
Moses is often regarded as a great lawgiver in history.
モーセは歴史の中で偉大な立法者と見なされています。
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。
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。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

肝臓
Meaning
a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.
Example
The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.
肝臓は体から毒素を取り除く重要な役割を果たします。
A2 adjective/adverb /laʊd/

loud

大きい
Meaning
Producing or capable of producing much noise.
Example
The music was too loud to concentrate.
音楽はあまりにも大きすぎて、集中できませんでした。
A1 noun /ˈlet.ər/

Letter

文字; 手紙
Meaning
a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; a written message, typically sent in an envelope
Example
She wrote a letter to her grandmother.
彼女は祖母に手紙を書きました。
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。
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 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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter
Example
The recipe calls for two liters of water.
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。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

怠惰に
Meaning
in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly
Example
He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.
彼は怠惰に腕を伸ばし、朝にあくびをした。
C1 noun /ˈlaɪk.nəs/

Likeness

類似性; 似ていること
Meaning
the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation
Example
The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother.
ポートレートは彼女の祖母に強い類似性を示しています。
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。
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.
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 /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。
B2 noun /liːk/

Leak

漏れ; 穴
Meaning
a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally
Example
There is a leak in the water pipe.
水道管にリークがあります。
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。
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 adjective /lɑːrdʒ skeɪl/

large-scale

大規模
Meaning
involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area
Example
The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets.
その会社は国際市場に大規模な拡大を計画しています。
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 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。
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。
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 /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 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。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈlɔːf.ti/

Lofty

高い; 崇高な性格; 高貴なスタイル
Meaning
of great height; noble in character; elevated in style
Example
He has lofty ideals about making the world a better place.
彼は世界をより良い場所にするという高い理想を持っています。
C2 adjective /ˈluːsənt/

lucent

光輝
Meaning
shining or glowing with light
Example
The lucent stars brightened the night sky.
光輝を放つ星々が夜空を明るく照らした。
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。
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。
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。
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。
A1 noun

Love

愛
C1 verb /lɜːrk/

lurk

潜む
Meaning
to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe
Example
A stranger lurked in the shadows.
見知らぬ人が影の中に潜んでいた。
C1 noun /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtər/

legislator

立法者
Meaning
a person who makes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The legislator introduced a bill to improve healthcare.
立法者は医療サービス改善のために法案を提出しました。
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 /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。
C2 noun /ˈlæki/

lackey

従者
Meaning
a person who is overly willing to serve or obey someone else
Example
He treated his assistant like a mere lackey.
彼は助手を単なる従者として扱った。
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 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。
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 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。
C2 adverb/adjective /lɪˈɡɑːtoʊ/

legato

音楽で、滑らかでつながりのある演奏または歌唱
Meaning
In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.
Example
The pianist played the passage legato, with each note flowing into the next.
ピアニストはレガートでパッセージを弾き、各ノートが次に繋がっていった。
C1 verb /lætʃ/

latch

ラッチで閉める
Meaning
to fasten or close something with a latch
Example
She latched the door before leaving the house.
彼女は家を出る前にドアをラッチで閉めた。
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。
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 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。
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。
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。
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.
C2 noun /ˈliːdʒənəri/

legionary

ローマ兵士
Meaning
a soldier in the Roman army
Example
Each legionary carried a shield and a short sword.
各レギオナリーは盾と短い剣を持っていました。
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。
C2 noun /ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

lucubration

夜間学習
Meaning
study or meditation, especially at night
Example
His novel was the result of long lucubration.
彼の小説は長い夜間学習の結果でした。
C2 noun /loʊd/

lode

鉱脈
Meaning
A rich source of something, often a vein of valuable metal in the earth.
Example
The miners discovered a rich lode of silver.
鉱夫たちは豊かな銀の鉱脈を発見しました。
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。
C2 adjective /laɪˈsɛnʃəs/

licentious

放蕩
Meaning
Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.
Example
The novel was criticized for its licentious themes.
その小説は放蕩的なテーマで批判された。
A2 noun /lɒs/

loss

損失
Meaning
The state of no longer having something or someone; the harm resulting from losing.
Example
The company suffered a huge financial loss last year.
その会社は昨年、大きな財務的損失を被った。
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。
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.mən/

Layman

素人; 専門的な知識のない人
Meaning
a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject
Example
The doctor explained the procedure in layman's terms.
医師はその手順を素人向けの言葉で説明しました。
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。
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。
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 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 adjective /ləˈkɒnɪk/

laconic

簡潔な
Meaning
using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
Example
His laconic reply ended the conversation quickly.
彼の簡潔な返答は会話を迅速に終わらせた。
C1 adjective /ˈluː.krə.tɪv/

lucrative

収益性の高い
Meaning
Producing a great deal of profit; highly profitable or financially rewarding.
Example
The real estate business is highly lucrative in urban areas.
不動産業は都市部で非常に収益性が高いです。
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 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。
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。
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, noun /lɜːrtʃ/

lurch

Meaning
to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger
Example
The bus lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes.
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

チラシ; 広告
Meaning
a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free
Example
She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.
彼女は環境運動についてのチラシを配布しました。
C1 noun /ˈlɛktən/

lectern

lectern
Meaning
A tall stand with a sloping top used to support a book, notes, or script during a speech or lecture.
Example
The professor placed her notes on the lectern before starting her lecture.
教授は講義を始める前にレクタウンにノートを置きました。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪɡ.ni.əs/

ligneous

木質の
Meaning
having the texture or appearance of wood; woody
Example
The ligneous stem supported the heavy flowers.
木質の茎が重い花を支えました。
C2 adjective /luːd/

lewd

下品な
Meaning
Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.
Example
He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.
彼は公共の場で下品な発言をしたため、逮捕された。
C1 noun /lɪˈkjʊər/

liqueur

甘いリキュール
Meaning
A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.
Example
She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.
夕食後に小さなチェリーリキュールを出しました。
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。
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 /ˈlæn.sɪt/

lancet

外科用ナイフ
Meaning
a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife used for making small incisions
Example
The doctor used a lancet to prick the patient’s finger for a blood test.
医者は血液検査のために患者の指を刺すためにランセットを使用しました。
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 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。
C2 verb /lɪr/

leer

いやらしい目つき
Meaning
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
Example
He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.
彼は彼女を不快にさせるような見方をした。
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈlæriət/

lariat

ロープ
Meaning
A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.
Example
The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse.
カウボーイは迷子の馬を捕まえるためにロープを投げました。
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 /ˈlɛtʃ.əri/

lechery

淫欲
Meaning
excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness
Example
The novel depicted the lechery of corrupt nobles.
その小説は堕落した貴族の淫欲を描いていました。
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 /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。
B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

蓮
Meaning
a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.
蓮の花は静かな池で美しく咲きます。
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。
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 /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 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 adjective /ˈlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/

long-standing

長期的な
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long period of time
Example
They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.
彼らは供給業者との長期的な関係を持っています。
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 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。
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。
C1 noun /luː/

lieu

代わりに
Meaning
Instead of; in place of.
Example
He gave money in lieu of flowers.
彼は花の代わりにお金を渡した。
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。
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 /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。
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。
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。
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 noun /ˈlev.ɪ.ti/

Levity

軽薄さ; フリヴォリティ; 尊重の欠如
Meaning
humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect
Example
The levity in the courtroom was inappropriate.
法廷での軽薄さは不適切でした。