The present invention provides an applicator, which holds an intended quantity of liquid medicament and applies the same to skin or mucous membrane without wasting. The applicator comprises a grip portion 10 for grasping a neck portion 12, which can be elastically deflected, continuous from the grip portion 10 and a head portion 13, having a slit 14 for holding the liquid medicament supplied, continuous from the neck portion 12. When the head portion 13 is pressed against the skin or the mucous membrane, the liquid medicament is applied there while the neck portion 12 is elastically deflected.