In an embodiment, a multilayer ceramic capacitor 10 has a capacitor body 11 having a first face f1 and a second face f2 in a length direction, a third face f3 and a fourth face f4 in a width direction, a fifth face f5 and a sixth face f6 in a height direction, and a first tapering face f5a between face f1 and face f5 and a second tapering face f5b between face f2 and face 5f; a first external electrode 12 that has a first part 12a along face f1, a second part 12b along face f5, and continuously a third part 12c along face f5a; and a second external electrode 13 that has a first part 13a along face f2, a second part 13b along face f5, and continuously a third part 13c along face f5b.