noun
things overheard; overheard information
Refers to information or remarks picked up by chance, often without the speaker's knowledge. Commonly used in expressions like 傍耳に聞く or 傍耳を立てる.
隣の席の会話が傍耳に入ってきた。
The conversation from the next seat reached my ears.
彼はいつも人の話を傍耳に聞いている。
He is always overhearing other people's conversations.