noun
anecdote; little-known story; tidbit
Refers to a supplementary or lesser-known story, often an interesting aside or piece of gossip. Similar to 余聞 (よぶん).
See also: 余聞 (よぶん)
彼は歴史上の人物に関する余話をたくさん知っている。
He knows many anecdotes about historical figures.
その作家の余話を集めた本が出版された。
A book collecting little-known stories about the author was published.