魔貫光殺砲
makankōsappō
The English phrase "special beam cannon" is translated into Japanese as 魔貫光殺砲 (makankōsappō).
魔貫光殺砲 refers to a specific fictional energy attack used by characters in the Dragon Ball series.
How do you pronounce it?
makankōsappō
Did you know?
- The use of the character 殺 (kill/slay) within the name is a common way to signal the lethality of a technique in Japanese media, making it sound more visceral than the English 'special' implies.
- In Japanese pop culture, the distinctive two-finger pose used to fire the 魔貫光殺砲 is as recognizable as the name of the attack itself.
- The phrase uses 貫 (kan), which means 'to pierce' or 'penetrate', emphasizing that the attack is designed to go through the opponent rather than explode on impact.
Examples in context
- ギークたち、魔貫光殺砲を習得するぞ！Geeks, let's learn the Special Beam Cannon!
- もちろん魔貫光殺砲だろ！Obviously, it's the Special Beam Cannon!
- 魔貫光殺砲は強烈な技だ。Makan kousappou wa kyouretsuna waza da.The special beam cannon is a powerful technique.
- 彼は魔貫光殺砲を放った。Kare wa makan kousappou o hanatta.He fired the special beam cannon.
- 魔貫光殺砲のポーズを真似する。Makan kousappou no poozu o mane suru.I will imitate the special beam cannon pose.
Example conversation
Yota and Yui are talking about their favorite anime attacks.
- 陽太 Yota一番好きな技は魔貫光殺砲だよ。Ichiban suki na waza wa Makankōsappō dayo.My favorite move is the Special Beam Cannon.
- 結衣 Yuiあれはすごい威力だよね。Are wa sugoi itryoku da yo ne.That one has amazing power, doesn't it?
- 陽太 Yota指先から出るのがいいよね。Yubisaki kara deru no ga ii yo ne.I like how it comes out of the fingertips.
- 結衣 Yui確かに、とてもユニークな技だね。Tashikani, totemo yunīku na waza dane.True, it is a very unique move.
