A developing device includes a developer tank configured to contain a
developer including a toner and a carrier, the developer tank having a
discharge port which is provided in a lateral side surface of the
developer tank and configured to discharge the developer, a developing
agent supplier configured to develop a latent image by using the toner
contained in the developer tank, and a plate-shaped member configured to
be formed in a direction of height from a lower end of the discharge port
and partially cover the discharge port to regulate the discharge of the
developer.