漏もれ聞きく

godan verb (-ku), transitive verb

overhear; hear indirectly; learn by hearsay

Used when information reaches one's ears without actively seeking it, often through rumors, leaks, or casual conversation. Can refer to both accidental overhearing and secondhand reports.

• 隣となりの部屋へやから漏もれ聞きく話はなしに、思おもわず耳みみを澄すませた。

  I unintentionally strained my ears at the conversation I overheard from the next room.

• 彼かれの退たい職しょくのことは、同どう僚りょうから漏もれ聞きいた。

  I heard about his resignation indirectly from a colleague.