Disclosed is a sanitary napkin (1) comprising a topsheet (2), a backsheet (3), an absorbent (4), and a second sheet (5), the absorbent (4) and the second sheet (5) being disposed between the topsheet and backsheet (2 and 3). The topsheet (2) and the second sheet (5) have been partly bonded to each other. The topsheet (2) has regions (22) separated by linear grooves (21) formed by embossing, and is a sheet that satisfies a given requirement in an examination for pore diameter distribution with a mercury porosimeter. The second sheet (5) is constituted of synthetic fibers and is a sheet having a thickness and a liquid-holding capacity that satisfy respective given requirements.
