Provided is an element structure whereby it is possible to produce a silicon-germanium light-emitting element enclosing an injected carrier within a light-emitting region. Also provided is a method of manufacturing the structure. Between the light-emitting region and an electrode there is produced a narrow passage for the carrier, specifically, a one-dimensional or two-dimensional quantum confinement region. A band gap opens up in this section due to the quantum confinement, thereby forming an energy barrier for both electrons and positive holes, and affording an effect analogous to a double hetero structure in an ordinary Group III-V semiconductor laser. Because no chemical elements other than those used in ordinary silicon processes are employed, the element can be manufactured inexpensively, simply by controlling the shape of the element.