A torque fluctuation absorbing apparatus (1) includes a first plate member (14), a second plate member (13) rotatable relative to the first plate member, and a first friction member (15) disposed between the first plate member and the second plate member and pressed against the first plate member in a slidable manner. The second plate member (13) includes a first retaining surface (13b) that makes contact with the first friction member (15). The first friction member includes a plurality of grooves (15b) at a surface (15a) facing the first retaining surface of the second plate member, the grooves extending in a radial direction of the first friction member.