noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
learn from reliable sources; verify by hearing from a trustworthy source
Formal, somewhat literary term for obtaining information through reliable channels or confirming something by trustworthy report. Rare in everyday speech.
その情報は確聞したものではないので、まだ信用できない。
That information hasn't been verified through reliable sources, so I can't trust it yet.
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According to reliable reports, he seems to be returning home next month.