<p>A disposable diaper having a separation sheet for preventing bodily wastes from coming into contact with skin of the wearer. The disposable diaper (1) includes a bodily fluid absorption structure body (3) positioned at least at a crotch region (11). The separation sheet (33b) extends in the front-rear direction A so as to be elastically extendable and retractable, has a front opening and a rear opening, and is provided on a bodily fluid absorption surface of the bodily fluid absorption structure body (3). An elastic panel (41) is provided on that portion of the bodily fluid absorption surface of the bodily fluid absorption structure body (3) which is in the crotch region (11).</p>