According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first substrate including a pixel electrode including a contact portion, main pixel electrodes extending in a second direction perpendicular to a first direction from two end portions of the contact portion in the first direction, and a connecting portion electrically connecting extended distal ends of the main pixel electrodes, a second substrate including a common electrode including main common electrodes extending substantially parallel to the main pixel electrode on either side of the main pixel electrode, and secondary common electrodes extending between the main common electrodes between the pixel electrodes juxtaposed in the second direction, and a liquid crystal layer.