消息筋
Meanings
1
informed sources; well-informed circles
Used in news and formal contexts to refer to people or groups with inside information, often cited anonymously.
According to informed sources, the prime minister intends to resign next month.
Usage patterns
- 消息筋によると〈事〉according to informed sources, ...
According to informed sources, there will be a major announcement next month.
- 消息筋は〈事〉と語るinformed sources say/state that ...
Informed sources said that the negotiations were running into difficulties.