expression

  1. being quick-eared, having sharp ears, being first to know about something.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
耳が早い みみがはやい
 
 
耳が速い みみがはやい
 
 
 
 
耳がはやい みみがはやい

Contained Kanji Breakdown

ear
みみ ジ がみ (1st, N3)
early, fast
はや.い サッ ソウ (1st, N4)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)
ten
ジュウ ジッ ジュッ (1st, N5)