A piezoelectric element comprises: a first non-extendible and
non-contractible portion which neither extend nor contract, the first
non-extendible and non-contractible portion being provided at one end of
the piezoelectric element; an extendible and contractible portion which
extends and contracts; at least one electrode which is provided on a
surface of the extendible and contractible portion and is provided so as
to extend to a position where a surface of the first non-extendible and
non-contractible portion lies; and at least one connecting terminal which
is connected to said at least one electrode and is provided in a position
where the first non-extendible and non-contractible portion lies.