ドスを効きかす

expression, godan verb (-su)

threaten; intimidate with a menacing tone

Rare expression used in rough or yakuza-like contexts; literally 'to make one's dagger effective', implying a threatening attitude or voice. The related form ドスを利かせる is more common.

See also: ドスを利かせる (ドスをきかせる)

• 彼かれはドスを効きかした声こえで「金かねを出だせ」と言いった。

  He said 'Hand over the money' in a threatening voice.