Provided is an unfolding-type disposable diaper wherein: a diaper body portion, which has a vertical direction, horizontal direction, and thickness direction that are orthogonal to each other, has, in a row in the vertical direction, a first waist portion, a crotch portion, and a second waist portion; the first waist portion and the second waist portion are connected by engaging a fastening tape engagement portion, which is provided so as to protrude to the outside in the horizontal direction from the second waist portion, with the first waist portion; and one waist opening portion and a pair of crotch opening portions are formed. A cutoff line for cutting at least the fastening tape engagement portion off from the second waist portion is provided. A mark that indicates the location of at least a portion of the cutoff line is provided so as to correspond to said portion.