A semiconductor laser device including: semiconductor layers including an
n-type semiconductor layer, an active layer and a p-type semiconductor
layer, the semiconductor layers having a stripe-shaped waveguide region
formed therein; end face protective film formed on the end face of the
semiconductor layer that is substantially perpendicular to the waveguide
region; wherein a p-side protruding portion is formed in the vicinity of
the end portion of a p-electrode or n-electrode.