The present invention relates t o a liquid application device 1 , 100) that i s used in the manuiacture o f absorbent articles, and applies a liquid having a viscosity within the range o f 0.05 t o 4 Pas t o a continuously conveyed web (3). The liquid ap - plication device (1, 100) comprises: a tank ( 1 1) that holds a liquid； a liquid application nozzle (13) that applies the liquid t o one sur face (3ff) o f the web (3)； a pump (17) that supplies the liquid within the tank ( 1 1) t o the liquid application nozzle (13) via a tube (15)； a suction device (5, 105) that has a surface (5f, 105f) facing the other surface (3fs) o f the web (3)； and an airblow nozzle (37) that blows air t o a section o f the one surface (3ff) o f the web (3) where the liquid has been applied. The surface (5f, 105f) of the suc tion device (5, 105) at least includes a suction area (AS) where the web (3) i s suctioned.
