1.
to hear; to happen to hear; to come to one's ears
To hear something, often incidentally or without actively trying. Implies information reaching you through conversation, rumor, or media rather than direct experience.
Usage
A set expression that implies hearing something incidentally or indirectly, rather than being told directly. Slightly more literary or polished than simply 聞く. Often used when the information is surprising, noteworthy, or comes through informal channels.