How to Say ‘Have a good look at its power!’ in Japanese
その威力 とくと見よ！
そのいりょくとくとみよ！
💬 Usage Tip: Traditional phrasing to command attention and respect.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In shonen anime, revealing true power is a common climactic device.
Phrase Breakdown
その威力
とくと見よ！
Word-by-Word Breakdown
そのその
[sono]
that; those (near listener / previously mentioned)
Demonstrative for something already known/mentioned: その威力 = “that power.”
その威力 とくと見よ！と叫んだ。
He shouted, “Look well at that power!”
威力いりょく
[iryoku]
power; might; effectiveness
Refers to the strength/effect of something (weapon, attack, etc.).
その威力 とくと見よ！一撃で終わる。
“Look well at that power!” It’ll end in one hit.
とくととくと
[tokuto]
carefully; well (archaic/command-like)
Old-fashioned/emphatic adverb meaning “thoroughly, closely.” Often used in dramatic commands.
その威力 とくと見よ！目をそらすな。
“Look closely at that power! Don’t look away.”
見み
[mi]
see; look (stem)
見 is from 見る “to see.” With よ becomes a command: 見よ “Look!”
その威力 とくと見よ！
Look well at that power!
よよ
[yo]
(command ending)
よ adds force/emphasis; 見よ is a strong/old-style imperative “Look!”
その威力 とくと見よ！
Look well at that power!
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