由よし

noun

I hear that; it is said that; reportedly

Only when written 由

Used to convey hearsay or reported information, often in the pattern ～との由 or ～の由. Restricted to the kanji 由. Formal and somewhat literary.

• お元げん気きでいらっしゃる由よし、何なによりです。

  I hear that you are doing well, which is wonderful.

• 会かい議ぎは延えん期きされたとの由よし。

  I hear that the meeting has been postponed.