風かぜの便たより

expression, noun

hearsay; rumor; word of mouth

Refers to unverified information that comes through informal channels, as if carried by the wind. Often used when the source is unclear or distant.

• 風かぜの便たよりに彼かれが結けっ婚こんしたと聞きいた。

  I heard through the grapevine that he got married.

• 風かぜの便たよりでしか知しらないが、あの店みせはもう閉しまったらしい。

  I only know from hearsay, but apparently that shop has already closed.