A vertical alignment mode liquid crystal display device having an improved
viewing angle characteristic uses a liquid crystal having a negative
anisotropic dielectric constant, and orientations of the liquid crystal
are vertical to substrates when no voltage being applied, almost
horizontal when a predetermined voltage is applied, and oblique when an
intermediate voltage is applied. At least one of two substrates includes
a structure as domain regulating means, to regulate azimuths of the
oblique orientations of the liquid crystal when the intermediate voltage
is applied.