Provided is a semiconductor module comprising a semiconductor chip, a lead frame including a chip connection portion configured to connect the lead frame to the semiconductor chip, and a bonding member configured to connect the chip connection portion and the semiconductor chip, wherein the semiconductor chip includes a semiconductor substrate, an active portion provided on the semiconductor substrate, and a transverse protective film provided above the active portion and provided to traverse the active portion in a top view, wherein the chip connection portion includes a center portion which covers a center of the transverse protective film in a top view and a first cut-out portion provided from a first end side of the chip connection portion towards the center portion.