A method for manufacturing an electrophoretic display element including partitions, which are arranged on a substrate and each of which contains a suspension composed of electrophoretic particles and a dispersion medium and a coating material for covering the suspension, is provided. The method includes the step of providing at least two nozzles at a predetermined distance from the substrate, discharging the above-mentioned suspension from one nozzle, and discharging the coating material from another nozzle, so as to adhere to the substrate.