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。

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.

C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

歌詞

Meaning

the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings

Example

She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.

彼女はお気に入りの歌の歌詞をすべて覚えていました。

C2 noun /liːən/

lien

留置権

Meaning

A legal right to keep possession of property until a debt is paid.

Example

The bank placed a lien on the house until the mortgage was cleared.

銀行は住宅にリース権を設定しました、住宅ローンが清算されるまで。

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 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。

B1 noun /ˈlæftər/

laughter

笑い

Meaning

the act or sound of laughing

Example

The room was filled with laughter.

部屋は笑いで満ちていた。

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。

C2 noun /lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/

linoleum

リノリウム

Meaning

a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing

Example

They decided to cover the kitchen floor with linoleum.

彼らはキッチンの床をリノリウムで覆うことに決めました。

A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

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

A1 verb /lʊk/

look

見る

Meaning

to direct your eyes to see something; to appear or seem

Example

Look at the beautiful sunset in the sky.

空に美しい夕日を見てください。

C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

合法性

Meaning

the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law

Example

The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.

弁護士は契約の合法性について疑問を呈しました。

C2 noun /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/

ligature

括弧

Meaning

A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.

Example

The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding.

医者は出血を止めるためにリガチュアを使用しました。

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。

B1 noun /ˈleɪ.bəl/

Label

ラベル

Meaning

a small piece of paper or material attached to something to identify or describe it

Example

Please read the label carefully before taking any medication.

薬を服用する前に、ラベルを注意深くお読みください。

B1 verb /lend/

lend

貸す

Meaning

to give temporarily; to allow someone to use something

Example

Can you lend me your pen?

あなたは私にペンを貸してくれますか？

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 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。

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。

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。

B2 noun

Longing

切望; 待望

C2 noun /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

土地所有者

Meaning

a person who owns land, especially in large amounts

Example

The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.

土地所有者は自分の財産の一部を地元の農民に貸しました。

A1 verb /lɜːrn/

learn

学ぶ

Meaning

to acquire knowledge or skills; to gain understanding

Example

Children learn quickly when they are interested.

子供たちは興味を持っているときに素早く学びます。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈlɛzbiən/

lesbian

レズビアン

Meaning

a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women

Example

She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights.

彼女は誇り高いレズビアンで、平等な権利を支持しています。

C1 noun /lɒft/

loft

ロフト

Meaning

An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.

Example

She converted the old loft into a modern studio.

彼女は古いロフトを現代的なスタジオに改造しました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

lithograph

リトグラフ (石版印刷)

Meaning

a print made by lithography, often artistic

Example

The museum displayed a rare lithograph from the 19th century.

博物館では19世紀の珍しいリトグラフが展示されていました。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈlaɪðsəm/

lithesome

しなやかで優雅な

Meaning

gracefully flexible and supple

Example

Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina.

彼女のしなやかな姿勢は、バレリーナのように動くことを可能にしました。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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 /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

特徴

Meaning

A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.

Example

Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.

彼女の繊細な特徴は彼女の高貴な誕生を明らかにしました。

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。

B1 adjective /ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/

left-handed

左利き

Meaning

Using or done with the left hand; also can mean clumsy or awkward.

Example

She is left-handed and writes beautifully with her left hand.

彼女は左利きで、左手で美しく書きます。

C1 verb /ˈlʌmbər/

lumber

重い足取りで歩く

Meaning

to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way

Example

The bear lumbered through the forest in search of food.

クマは食べ物を探して森を重い足取りで歩いた。

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。

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 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 /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 noun

Longitude

経度

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。

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。

C2 noun /ˈlɔːrdlɪŋ/

lordling

小さな領主

Meaning

A young or petty lord; someone of minor nobility.

Example

The arrogant lordling demanded respect despite his lack of experience.

傲慢なロードリングは経験不足にもかかわらず、尊敬を要求した。

B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

労働者

Meaning

a person who does unskilled physical work for wages

Example

The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.

労働者は建設現場で一日中一生懸命働きました。

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.

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。

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。

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 /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

深い切り傷

Meaning

a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh

Example

He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.

彼は足の深い切り傷に縫い合わせが必要でした。

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。

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。

C1 verb /lʊər/

lure

誘惑する

Meaning

to attract or tempt someone, often by offering something appealing

Example

The advertisement lured customers with promises of discounts.

広告は割引の約束で顧客を引き寄せました。

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。

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。

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。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /læks/

lax

緩い, だらしない

Meaning

Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.

Example

The security at the airport was surprisingly lax.

空港のセキュリティは驚くほど緩かった。

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。

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 /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 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 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。

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 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

立法者

Meaning

a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body

Example

The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.

立法者たちは新しい教育法案に投票しました。

B1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ æps

language apps

言語アプリ

Meaning

Mobile or computer applications designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons and exercises.

Example

Language apps make learning easier.

言語アプリは学習を簡単にします。

B1 noun ˈliː.də.ʃɪp

leadership

リーダーシップ

Meaning

The action of leading a group of people or an organization.

Example

Leadership is crucial for institutional success.

リーダーシップは組織の成功にとって重要です。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.ɪŋ/

Landing

着陸

Meaning

the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase

Example

The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions.

パイロットは荒れた天候の中でスムーズな着陸を成功させました。

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 noun /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/

linguist

言語学者

Meaning

A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.

Example

She is a linguist who speaks six languages fluently.

彼女は6か国語を流暢に話す言語学者です。

B2 noun /ˈledʒ.ənd/

Legend

伝説; 神話

Meaning

a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person

Example

The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.

アーサー王の伝説は多くの本にインスピレーションを与えました。

C2 noun /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

著名人

Meaning

A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.

Example

He is considered a luminary in the world of science.

彼は科学の世界で著名人と見なされています。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

家主

Meaning

a person who owns property and rents it to tenants

Example

The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.

家主はすべての借家人から月々の家賃を徴収しました。

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。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/

legendary

Meaning

remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known

Example

The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.

A2 adjective /ˈlʌki/

lucky

運が良い

Meaning

having good fortune or favorable circumstances

Example

She felt lucky to have such supportive friends.

彼女はそのような支えてくれる友達がいてラッキーだと感じていた。

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。

B1 noun /ləˈbɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

Laboratory (Lab)

実験室

Meaning

a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching

Example

The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory.

科学者たちは設備の整った実験室で実験を行いました。

B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

長年の

Meaning

lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years

Example

She is a long-time friend of my family.

彼女は私の家族の長年の友人です。

C2 noun /ˈlɑːrdər/

larder

食料庫

Meaning

A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.

Example

The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese.

食料庫は新鮮なパンとチーズでいっぱいでした。

B1 verb /loʊd/

load

積む

Meaning

to put goods or cargo onto a vehicle; to fill something with a heavy quantity

Example

Workers load the truck with heavy boxes.

作業員は重い箱でトラックを積み込みます。

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 /luːˈbrɪsɪti/

lubricity

滑りやすさ

Meaning

the quality of being slippery or smooth; sometimes also refers to lewdness

Example

The lubricity of the surface made it difficult to walk on.

表面の滑りやすさにより、歩くのが難しくなった。

B1 noun /ˈlʌvər/

lover

恋人

Meaning

a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone

Example

She met her lover at the café every evening.

彼女は毎晩カフェで恋人と会っていました。

A1 noun /laɪf/

life

生命

Meaning

The existence of an individual human being or animal.

Example

Life is full of challenges and opportunities.

生命は挑戦と機会に満ちています。

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 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。

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。

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 noun /liːtʃ/

Leech

ヒル

Meaning

an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends; metaphorically, a person who extorts profit from others

Example

The leech attached itself to his leg while swimming.

ヒルは泳いでいる間、彼の足にくっついた。

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。

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。

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。

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 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。

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。

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 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。

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。

C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/

loiter

Meaning

To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.

Example

The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.

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 /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。

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 /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。

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。

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 /ˈlæmɪˌneɪt/

laminate

ラミネート

Meaning

to cover or enclose something with a protective layer, usually plastic

Example

She laminated her important documents to protect them from damage.

彼女は重要な書類をダメージから守るためにラミネートしました。

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。

B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

ライム

Meaning

a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice

Example

Add a slice of lime to your drink.

あなたの飲み物にライムのスライスを加えてください。

A1 adjective/adverb /lɛs/

less

少ない

Meaning

A smaller amount; not as much.

Example

She spends less money than her brother.

彼女は兄よりお金を使うのが少ない。

B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

パン

Meaning

a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit

Example

She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.

彼女はパン屋で新鮮なパンを買いました。

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。

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。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈlæk.ti.əl/

lacteal

ミルクに関連するまたはミルクのような

Meaning

Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.

Example

The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.

小腸の乳腺血管が食事の脂肪を吸収します。