C2 noun /laʊt/

lout

粗野な人

Meaning

An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.

Example

The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.

酔っ払った粗野な人がパーティーで騒ぎを起こした。

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 /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。

C1 noun /ˈlaɪbəl/

libel

名誉毀損

Meaning

a published false statement that damages a person's reputation

Example

The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false claims.

新聞は虚偽の主張を掲載した後、名誉毀損で訴えられました。

A2 noun /lʌk/

Luck

運

Meaning

success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions

Example

She had good luck with her job interview.

彼女は面接で良い運を持っていました。

C2 noun /ˈlæɡ.ərd/

Laggard

遅れて進む人; 他の人より遅れを取る人

Meaning

a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; someone who is slow to act

Example

The laggard student finally submitted his assignment after the deadline.

遅れた学生は締め切り後にようやく課題を提出しました。

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。

B1 verb /leɪ/

lay

置く

Meaning

to put something down in a flat position; to place carefully

Example

Please lay the book on the table.

本をテーブルに置いてください。

C2 noun /luːˈsɪd.ə.ti/

lucidity

明瞭

Meaning

Clarity of thought or style; the quality of being easily understood.

Example

His explanation had great lucidity, making it easy to understand.

彼の説明は非常に明瞭で、理解するのが簡単でした。

C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.baɪl/ or /ˈlæb.aɪl/

labile

不安定な

Meaning

easily altered or unstable; prone to change

Example

Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.

彼女の気分は非常に不安定で、1時間で何度も変わりました。

B2 noun /leɪs/

Lace

レース

Meaning

a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening

Example

She wore a beautiful dress decorated with intricate lace patterns.

彼女は複雑なレース模様で飾られた美しいドレスを着ていた。

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。

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 verb /laɪk/

like

好き

Meaning

to enjoy or find something pleasant; to have a preference for

Example

I like reading books in my free time.

私は自由時間に本を読むのが好きです。

C1 adjective ˈleɪ.tənt

latent

潜在的または隠された

Meaning

Existing but not yet developed or manifested; hidden potential.

Example

His artistic talent remained latent for years.

彼の芸術的な才能は何年もの間潜在的なままでした。

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。

C1 noun /lʌst/

Lust

強い性的欲求；何かへの情熱的な欲望

Meaning

very strong sexual desire; a passionate desire for something

Example

His lust for power corrupted him completely.

彼の権力への欲望は彼を完全に腐敗させた。

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。

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。

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。

A1 noun /laɪt/

Light

光

Meaning

the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength

Example

Turn on the light, it's getting dark.

ライトをつけて、暗くなってきました。

C1 noun /ˌlɛ.seɪ ˈfɛər/

laissez-faire

不干渉主義

Meaning

An economic policy where government does not intervene in business affairs.

Example

Laissez-faire policies encourage private enterprise.

レセ・フェール政策は民間企業を奨励します。

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。

C1 noun /ˈlæd.i/

laddie

若い男の子

Meaning

A young boy or lad.

Example

The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile.

老人は若い男の子に親切な笑顔をくれました。

B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

博学な

Meaning

having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching

Example

She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.

彼女は歴史に詳しい博学な学者です。

A2 adjective /liːst/

Least

最小

Meaning

smallest in amount or degree; minimal

Example

This is the least expensive option available.

これは利用可能な最も安価なオプションです。

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。

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。

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。

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 ˌlɪb.ər.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

liberalization

自由化

Meaning

The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.

Example

The liberalization of trade policies attracted foreign investments.

貿易政策の自由化が外国からの投資を引き寄せました。

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。

C1 noun /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən wɔːr/

liberation war

解放戦争

Meaning

a war fought to gain freedom from foreign rule, occupation, or oppression; an armed struggle for national independence

Example

The liberation war reshaped the nation’s history and identity.

解放戦争は国の歴史を大きく変えた。

A2 verb /lɪft/

lift

持ち上げる

Meaning

to raise or move upward; to pick up

Example

He lifted the heavy box with effort.

彼は重い箱を力を入れて持ち上げました。

C2 noun /ˈlæsɪtjuːd/

lassitude

疲労

Meaning

a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy

Example

After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group.

長いハイキングの後、疲労感がグループに広がった。

経度

B2 adjective /ˈlætər/

latter

後者

Meaning

the second of two people or things mentioned

Example

Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.

お茶とコーヒーの間で、私は後者を選びます。

A2 noun /ˈleɪ.di/

Lady

女性; 上品な女性;

Meaning

a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman

Example

The elderly lady crossed the street with the help of her walking stick.

高齢の女性は彼女の杖で通りを渡りました。

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。

B1 noun /ˈlɪsənər/

listener

リスナー

Meaning

a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.

Example

She is a good listener who always understands others' problems.

彼女は他の人の問題をいつも理解する良いリスナーです。

C2 noun ˈlɪɡ.nəʊˌsæt

LignoSat

木製衛星

Meaning

A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.

Example

LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space.

LignoSat は宇宙で木材の使用を示しています。

C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/

languor

倦怠

Meaning

A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.

Example

The hot afternoon filled her with languor.

暑い午後は彼女を倦怠で満たしました。

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。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.ər/

Liar

嘘つき

Meaning

a person who tells lies; someone who does not tell the truth

Example

Nobody trusts him because he is a liar.

誰も彼を信じません、彼は嘘つきだからです。

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 /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。

C2 adjective /lɪˈbɪdənəs/

libidinous

淫ら

Meaning

Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.

Example

The play was criticized for its libidinous characters.

その劇は淫らなキャラクターで批判された。

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 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。

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。

C2 adjective /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/

luminescent

発光する

Meaning

Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.

Example

The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark.

その発光する時計のダイヤルは暗闇の中で見えました。

C2 verb ˈlev.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ

levitating

浮遊

Meaning

Rising and hovering in the air, especially as a result of supernatural or magical power.

Example

The levitating structure is an engineering marvel.

その浮遊する構造は工学の驚異です。

C2 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/

luminescence

発光現象

Meaning

The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.

Example

The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest.

ホタルの発光現象が森を照らしました。

C2 verb /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

liquefy

液化する

Meaning

to make or become liquid

Example

The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes.

熱は数分でバターを液体に変えるでしょう。

B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/

lecturer

講師

Meaning

a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university

Example

The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.

講師は分かりやすい例で理論を説明した。

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 /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

労働者

Meaning

a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill

Example

The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.

その労働者は建設現場で長時間働いた。

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。

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！

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。

B2 noun /ˈlɪn.ən/

linen

リネン生地

Meaning

A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.

Example

She bought new linen curtains for the living room.

彼女はリビングルームのために新しいリネンのカーテンを買いました。

A1 adjective /lɔːŋ/

Long

長い

Meaning

having great length; extended in distance or time

Example

The long road stretched for miles ahead.

長い道は何マイルも続いていました。

B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

ランタン

Meaning

a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors

Example

We carried a lantern during our camping trip.

私たちはキャンプの旅行中にランタンを持っていました。

C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə/

lingua

言語

Meaning

A language, especially one used for communication among people.

Example

English has become a global lingua for business and science.

英語はビジネスと科学のためのグローバルな言語となっています。

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈlɒkətɪv/

locative

ロカティブ

Meaning

a grammatical case indicating location or place

Example

In Latin, the locative case is used to indicate location.

ラテン語では、ロカティブ格は場所を示すために使用されます。

A2 noun /ˈlem.ən/

Lemon

レモン

Meaning

a yellow citrus fruit with acidic juice

Example

She squeezed a lemon into her tea.

彼女はお茶にレモンを絞った。

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 /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。

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 verb /ˈlɔːndər/

launder

洗濯する / 不法に得たお金の出所を隠す

Meaning

to wash clothes, linens, etc.; or to conceal the origins of money obtained illegally

Example

She laundered all the dirty clothes on Sunday.

彼女は日曜日にすべての汚れた衣服を洗いました。

A2 verb /liːd/

lead

導く

Meaning

To guide or be in charge; to show the way.

Example

He led the team to victory.

彼はチームを勝利に導いた。

C2 noun /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəns/

luxuriance

贅沢

Meaning

abundant growth, richness, or elegance

Example

The garden was filled with the luxuriance of tropical plants.

庭は熱帯植物の贅沢で満たされていた。

C2 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

贅沢を楽しむ

Meaning

to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort

Example

She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.

長い一日の後、彼女は暖かいバブルバスで贅沢を楽しんでいた。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

不足

Meaning

not having enough of something; missing

Example

His report was lacking in detail.

彼の報告書には詳細が欠けていた。

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。

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 /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

タイツ

Meaning

tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear

Example

She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.

彼女はジム用に新しい黒いレギンスを買った。

C1 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɒs.ɪ.ti/

luminosity

光度

Meaning

The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object; the quality of emitting light.

Example

The luminosity of the star was measured with advanced instruments.

星の光度は高度な機器で測定されました。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

literal

字義通り

Meaning

taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration

Example

His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense.

彼のコメントは冗談として言われたので、字義通りに受け取るべきではありません。

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。

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。

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。

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。

切望; 待望

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 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。

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。

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。

C1 verb /ˈlɪŋɡər/

linger

必要以上に長く留まる

Meaning

to stay in a place longer than necessary; to persist

Example

The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen.

コーヒーの香りがキッチンに長く残った。

C2 adjective /læŋk/

lank

高くて細い

Meaning

Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.

Example

The lank teenager towered over his classmates.

その高くて細いティーンエイジャーはクラスメートよりも高かった。

C2 adjective /lɪˈtɪdʒəs/

litigious

訴訟好き

Meaning

prone to engage in lawsuits or overly inclined to argue legally

Example

He is known as a litigious neighbor who often sues people.

彼はしばしば他人を訴える争い好きな隣人として知られています。