地獄耳

じごくみみ

Meanings

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

Kanji

• 地 land. Read as ジ.
• 獄 prison. Read as ゴク.
• 耳 ear. Read as みみ.

Example sentences

• お前、どこでその話聞いてきたんだよ。本当に地獄耳だな。
  Where'd you hear that? You've really got sharp ears.
• あいつ、ホント地獄耳だからな。
  He has really big ears.

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