歯科医の為の専門誌。
口関連の諺を絵にしています。
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1月　窮鼠猫を噛む
2月　口角泡を飛ばす
3月　歯牙にもかけない
4月　開いた口が塞がらない
5月　舌先三寸
6月　言うは易し行うは難し
7月　鶴の一声
8月　歯に衣着せぬ
9月　言わぬは言うに勝る
10月　鰐の口を逃れる
11月　獅子の歯噛み
12月　口が堅い
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The illustration based on proverb in Japan.
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Jan.
A cornered rat will bite a cat.
Feb.
Fly bubbles from the corners of the mouth.
It means
Engaging in a heated discussion.
Mar.
Not deserving to touch with fangs.
It means
To take no notice.
Apr.
Could not close opened mouth.
It means
So surprised that mouth was opened and couldn’t say anything.
May.
Just a so fewest part of the tip of tongue.
It means
Superficial and untrustworthy word from cunning tongue.
June.
Easier said than done.
July.
One birdcall from crane.
It means
One voice as decisions from on high.
Aug.
Who does not cover teeth with a cloth.
It means
say whatever one feels.
Sep.
Speech is silver, silence is gold.
Oct.
Escape from the crocodile’s mouth.
It means
Avoid danger.
Nov.
The lion grinding teeth.
It means
Extremely angry.
This illustration is associated with a famous Japanese proverb
‘A lion makes its cub fall down to a steep valley’.
It means ‘Let dear child experience hardship’.
Dec.
Stiff mouth.
It means
He keeps his lips sealed.