The present invention addresses the problem of providing a novel polycyclic aromatic compound and an organic electroluminescent element using the same. The above problem is solved by providing a novel polycyclic aromatic compound in which a plurality of aromatic rings are connected by boron atoms, oxygen atoms, or the like, thereby increasing the number of options for organic EL element materials, and also solved by providing a superior organic EL element using said novel polycyclic aromatic compound as an organic EL element material.
