伝つて言こと

noun

verbal message; word from someone

Refers to a spoken message passed from one person to another, often through an intermediary. Distinct from 伝言 (でんごん), which can be written or oral.

See also: 伝言 (でんごん)

• 彼かれからつてことでもうすぐ着つくって。

  I got word from him that he'll be here soon.

• お母かあさんからつてこと、買かい物ものを頼たのまれた。

  I received a message from my mother asking me to do the shopping.

noun

rumor; hearsay

Used for unverified information passed by word of mouth. Often implies the information may not be reliable.

• つてことでは、あの店みせはもうすぐ閉しまるらしい。