A microneedle array in accordance with one embodiment comprises at least a first microneedle and a second microneedle that are inclined with respect to a support face. A tip of the first microneedle points in a first direction, and a tip of the second microneedle points in a second direction different from the first direction. The first microneedle in contact with skin is stuck into the skin while being moved along a surface of the skin in the first direction. The second microneedle in contact with the skin is stuck into the skin while being moved along the surface of the skin in the second direction.本發明實施形態的微型針陣列，係至少具備有相對於支撐面呈傾斜的第1微型針及第2微型針。第1微型針的尖端是指向第1方向，第2微型針的尖端，是指向與第1方向不同的第2方向。抵接於皮膚的第1微型針，為沿著該皮膚的表面並朝向第1方向一面移動，一面刺入該皮膚。抵接於皮膚的第2微型針，為沿著該皮膚的表面並沿著第2方向一面移動，一面刺入該皮膚。
