A cleaning member configured to remove developer from an
electrophotographic photosensitive member includes a
longitudinally-shaped planar elastic blade that comes into contact with
the electrophotographic photosensitive member to remove the developer
from a surface thereof; and a holder supporting the elastic blade. The
holder includes an engaging part that engages with the frame to secure
the cleaning member to the frame; and a supporting part that holds the
elastic blade inside the engaging part to support the elastic blade in
the thickness direction thereof.