noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
sharp-eared; quick to hear news
Describes someone who is quick to catch rumors, news, or information. Often used in the phrase 早耳な人 (a person with sharp ears).
He is sharp-eared and quickly picks up on office rumors.
My quick-eared friend told me about the new product.
Standard kanji spelling. 早 suggests 'early/quick' and 耳 means 'ear'.
Variant using 速 (fast/speed). Less common than 早耳.
Compound of 早 (はや, 'quick') + 耳 (みみ, 'ear'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from its components.