地獄耳

じごくみみ

being readily aware of rumors and gossip; being quick to learn secrets; having sharp ears; ability to remember everything one hears

Meanings

Noun, Expression
being readily aware of rumors and gossip; being quick to learn secrets; having sharp ears
ability to remember everything one hears

Example sentences

あいつ、ホント地獄耳じごくみみだからな。

He has really big ears.
お前まえ、どこでその話はなし聞きいてきたんだよ。本当ほんとうに地獄耳じごくみみだな。

Where'd you hear that? You've really got sharp ears.