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B2 adjective /ˈluː.nər/

Lunar

月面の
Meaning
relating to the moon; of or concerning the moon
Example
The lunar eclipse was visible last night.
月食は昨晩見ることができました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈlʌstrəs/

lustrous

光沢のある
Meaning
having a gentle sheen or soft glow
Example
Her hair looked smooth and lustrous.
彼女の髪は滑らかで光沢のあるように見えた。
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。
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。
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 /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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
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 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。
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 /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。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈluː.nər ɪˈklɪps/

Lunar eclipse

月食
Meaning
an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow
Example
We watched the lunar eclipse from our backyard.
私たちは庭から月食を観察しました。
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/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。
B2 noun ˈlænd.mɑːk

landmark

ランドマーク
Meaning
An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance; an important stage or turning point.
Example
The space restaurant is a landmark in innovation.
スペースレストランは革新のランドマークです。
C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

格子構造
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
庭は、蔦で覆われた木製の格子構造で飾られていました。
B2 noun /ˈlʊkɪŋ ɡlæs/

Looking glass

鏡
Meaning
a mirror; a piece of glass that reflects images
Example
She looked at herself in the looking glass.
彼女は鏡の中で自分を見ました。
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。
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。
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。
C1 verb /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/

liquidate

清算する
Meaning
To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.
Example
The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors.
会社は債権者に支払うために資産を清算することを決定しました。
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 /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。
A1 noun

Love

愛
B2 noun /ˈlɪstɪŋ/

listing

リスト
Meaning
a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order
Example
The listing of available jobs was updated daily.
利用可能な仕事のリストは毎日更新されていました。
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。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

littoral

沿岸の
Meaning
Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.
Example
The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.
沿岸地域は多くのユニークな海洋種の生息地です。
C2 noun /ˌlɪk.wəˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

liquefacient

液体化剤
Meaning
a substance that causes something to become liquid
Example
The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment.
化学者は、実験で液体化剤がどのように機能するかを説明しました。
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。
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。
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/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 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。
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 noun /ˈlʌstər/

luster

光沢
Meaning
a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface
Example
The diamond had a brilliant luster.
ダイヤモンドは輝く光沢を持っていた。
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 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。
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。
A2 verb /ˈloʊər/

lower

下げる
Meaning
to move something to a lower position or to reduce
Example
The company decided to lower the prices.
会社は価格を引き下げることを決定しました。
C2 verb /læmˈbeɪst/

lambaste

厳しく非難する
Meaning
to criticize someone or something harshly; to reprimand severely
Example
The teacher lambasted the students for not completing their homework.
教師は宿題をやらなかった学生を厳しく叱責しました。
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。
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。
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。
C1 noun /læns/

Lance

槍
Meaning
a long weapon with a sharp metal point, used by soldiers on horseback
Example
The knight charged forward with his lance ready.
騎士は準備が整った槍を持って前進した。
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.
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 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。
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。
C1 noun/verb /liːʃ/

leash

リード
Meaning
a strap or cord used to control or guide an animal; to restrain or control
Example
The dog was on a leash during the walk.
散歩中に犬はリードにつながれていました。
C2 noun /ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

Longan

Meaning
a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee
Example
Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts.
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。
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.kɪŋ/

Liking

好み; 愛好; 傾向
Meaning
a feeling of regard or fondness; a preference or taste for something
Example
She has developed a liking for classical music.
彼女はクラシック音楽に対して好みを持つようになった。
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。
C1 adverb /ˈleŋθ.waɪz/

Lengthwise

長さに沿って; 最長の寸法に沿って
Meaning
in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension
Example
Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry.
紙を長さに沿って折りたたんで、持ち運びやすくします。
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。
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。
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。
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 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 /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。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.bər/

Labour

肉体的または精神的な労働
Meaning
work involving physical or mental effort; workers as a group
Example
The construction required months of hard labour to complete.
建設には数ヶ月の厳しい労働が必要でした。
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。
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。
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 adjective /ˈluːpi/

loopy

おかしい
Meaning
crazy, silly, or eccentric
Example
After working all night, he felt a little loopy.
一晩中働いた後、彼は少しおかしく感じました。
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。
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 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。
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.ər/

Layer

層; 層状;
Meaning
a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
Example
The cake has three layers of chocolate.
ケーキには三つのチョコレート層があります。
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。
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。
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。
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。
B2 verb lɔːntʃt

launched

発射
Meaning
Set (something) in motion by pushing it or letting it go.
Example
The satellite was launched successfully.
衛星は成功裏に発射されました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/

likelihood

可能性
Meaning
the chance or probability of something happening
Example
There is a strong likelihood of rain tomorrow.
明日、雨が降る可能性が高いです。
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。
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 verb /ˈlɛvi/

levy

課税する
Meaning
To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.
Example
The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods.
政府は高級品に新しい税金を課すことに決めました。
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 ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

leverage

てこ入れ
Meaning
The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.
Example
Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.
てこ入れはあなたの努力を強化し、仕事をスケールアップします。
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 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。
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。
C2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/

luxuriant

豊かな
Meaning
abundant in growth or richly abundant
Example
The luxuriant forest was teeming with life.
豊かな森は命で満ちていた。
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 noun /ˈlɪmərɪk/

limerick

ユーモラスな五行詩
Meaning
a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).
Example
She recited a funny limerick at the party.
彼女はパーティーで面白いリメリックを朗読しました。
C1 noun /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

linguistics

言語学
Meaning
The scientific study of language and its structure.
Example
She decided to major in linguistics at university.
彼女は大学で言語学を専攻することに決めました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈlæt.ɪ.tuːd/

Latitude

緯度
Meaning
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator; freedom to act or think
Example
The GPS device showed our exact latitude and longitude coordinates on the map.
GPSデバイスは地図上に私たちの正確な緯度と経度の座標を示しました。
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。
B1 verb /loʊˈkeɪt/

locate

位置を特定する
Meaning
to find the exact position or place of something
Example
They managed to locate the missing keys under the couch.
彼らはソファの下で失われた鍵を見つけることに成功しました。
A2 noun /lɔː/

Law

法律
Meaning
a rule or system of rules recognized by a country or community as regulating the actions of its members
Example
Everyone must obey the law.
すべての人は法律を守らなければなりません。
C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

嘘つき
Meaning
a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar
Example
No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.
彼は常習的な嘘つきだったので、誰も彼を信用しなかった。
B1 adverb /ˈlaɪk.li/

Likely

おそらく; 高い確率で
Meaning
probably; having a high probability of happening or being true
Example
It will likely rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
天気予報によると、明日はおそらく雨が降るでしょう。
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。
C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

荷物車
Meaning
a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo
Example
The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.
荷物車はすべての乗客のスーツケースを運びました。
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 adjective /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

laborious

骨の折れる
Meaning
requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working
Example
Writing the long report was a laborious task.
長いレポートを書くことは骨の折れる仕事でした。
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 /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 /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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈleɪ.ɪ.ti/

laity

信徒
Meaning
Ordinary members of a religious community who are not clergy.
Example
The church welcomed the laity to participate in the event.
教会は信徒を歓迎し、イベントに参加するよう呼びかけた。
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。
B1 noun /ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/

Luxury

贅沢
Meaning
the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain
Example
They enjoyed the luxury of a five-star hotel.
彼らは五つ星ホテルのラグジュアリーを楽しんでいました。
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。
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。