Vocabulary Cards
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C1 adjective
Leafless
葉のない; 裸
Meaning
without leaves; bare
Example
The leafless trees looked bare in winter.
B2 noun
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.
B2 adjective
Leafy
葉が多い; 葉で覆われた
Meaning
having many leaves; covered with leaves
Example
The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.
B2 noun
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.
B2 noun
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.
B2 adjective
Lean
細い; 脂肪が少ない; 弱い
Meaning
thin; having little fat; weak
Example
He has a lean and muscular body.
B2 verb
leap
跳ぶ
Meaning
to jump high or far; to move quickly with large steps
Example
The cat leaped onto the table.
A1 verb
learn
学ぶ
Meaning
to acquire knowledge or skills; to gain understanding
Example
Children learn quickly when they are interested.
B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle)
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.
A2 noun
learner
学習者
Meaning
a person who is acquiring knowledge or skill through study or experience
Example
She is a fast learner.
A2 noun
learning
学習
Meaning
The process of gaining knowledge or skills through study or experience.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
C1 noun
Lease
リース契約
Meaning
a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment
Example
They signed a two-year lease for the apartment.
C1 noun/verb
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.
A2 adjective
Least
最小
Meaning
smallest in amount or degree; minimal
Example
This is the least expensive option available.
C1 adjective
least prepared
最も準備ができていない
Meaning
Having the minimum level of readiness or equipment to handle a situation.
Example
Bangladesh is among the least prepared for climate adaptation.
B2 noun
Leather
革
Meaning
animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use
Example
He bought a leather jacket from the store.
A1 verb
leave
出発する
Meaning
to go away from; to depart or exit
Example
The train leaves at 6 PM.
C1 noun
leave-taking
お別れ
Meaning
an act of saying goodbye; farewell
Example
His leave-taking from his friends was emotional.
C2 noun/verb
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.
C2 noun
Leavings
残り物; 余り物
Meaning
things that have been left behind or remain; remnants or scraps
Example
The leavings from dinner were given to the dog.
C2 noun
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.
C2 adjective
lecherous
好色
Meaning
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
Example
The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.
C2 noun
lechery
淫欲
Meaning
excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness
Example
The novel depicted the lechery of corrupt nobles.
C1 noun
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.