Translation guide
To hear about something, often indirectly or secretly. In Japanese, this is expressed through verbs for hearing rumors, catching wind of information, or sensing something is happening.
To learn about something through unofficial channels, gossip, or a leak.
Literally 'hear a rumor'. The most direct and common way to say you got wind of something via gossip.
I got wind that he's quitting.
Literally 'to let it reach one's ear'. Implies casually hearing something, often without actively seeking it.
This is the first I've heard of it.
Literally 'catch in one's little ear'. Means to overhear something, often by chance.
I got wind of an interesting story at the café.
A loanword expression meaning 'to catch information'. Sounds slightly business-like or informal.
He seems to have gotten wind of that information from somewhere.
To have an inkling or intuition that something is going on, often before it becomes public.
Literally 'feel a sign/presence'. Used when you sense something is about to happen or is happening secretly.
I got wind that something was about to happen.
To sense or infer something from subtle cues. Often used when you figure out a situation without being told directly.
To become aware of something, often a secret or hidden intention. Slightly colloquial.
To learn of something through a third party or unofficial source, without the nuance of secrecy.
Do not translate 'get wind of' literally as 風を得る or similar. It will not be understood. Use the expressions above depending on context.
彼女は何かを察したようだ。
She seems to have gotten wind of something.
彼は計画に感づいたみたいだ。
He seems to have gotten wind of the plan.
I got wind of inside information.