A display element (10) comprises an upper substrate (first substrate) (2), a lower substrate (second substrate) (3), and a conductive liquid (16) enclosed in a display space (S) formed between the upper substrate (2) and the lower substrate (3) so as to be movable. In the display element (10), an electrode member (f) is provided inside the display space (S), the electrode member (f) being so configured that a predetermined voltage can be applied and being used for filling up the conductive liquid (16). By applying the predetermined voltage to the electrode member (f), the conductive liquid (16) is filled up in the inner side of the display space (S).