ドスの効きいた声こえ

expression, noun

deep, threatening voice; menacing tone

Describes a voice that is low, rough, and intimidating, often used by yakuza or tough characters in fiction. The phrase is a fixed expression.

• 彼かれはドスの効きいた声こえで「金かねを出だせ」と言いった。

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

• あの俳はい優ゆうはドスの効きいた声こえが特とく徴ちょう的てきだ。

  That actor is known for his menacing tone of voice.