Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun/adjective
lapidary
宝石細工師
Meaning
As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.
Example
The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.
C1 noun
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.
C2 noun
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.
C2 noun
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.
A1 adjective
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.
B2 adjective
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.
B1 adverb
largely
主に
Meaning
to a great extent; mostly or mainly
Example
The success of the project was largely due to teamwork.
C2 noun
largess
寛大さ
Meaning
Generosity in giving gifts or money.
Example
The foundation survived thanks to the largess of wealthy donors.
C2 noun
largesse
寛大さ
Meaning
Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
Example
His largesse towards the charity was greatly appreciated.
C2 noun
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.
C2 adjective
lascivious
好色な
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
B2 noun
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.
C1 noun
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.
C2 noun
lassie
小さな女の子
Meaning
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
Example
The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.
C2 noun
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.
C2 noun/verb
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.
A1 verb
last
続く
Meaning
to continue to exist or happen for a period of time; to endure
Example
The meeting lasted for three hours.
B2 adjective
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.
C1 verb
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.
A1 adjective/adverb
late
遅れた
Meaning
arriving, happening, or done after the expected time
Example
He arrived late to the meeting.
B1 adverb
Lately
最近; この頃;
Meaning
recently; in the recent past; not long ago
Example
I haven't seen him lately, but I heard he got a new job.
C1 noun
latency
遅延
Meaning
The delay in processing signals or data.
Example
High latency in online gaming can cause lagging issues.
C1 adjective
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.
A1 adverb
later
後で
Meaning
At a time subsequent to a reference time; afterwards.
Example
We will discuss the details later.