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