To obtain the sliding type thin film magnetic head, as well as its manufacturing method, which is capable of preventing magnetic particles from sticking to the face of the magnetic head opposite to a magnetic tape when the tape slides on the face and which therefore is capable of improving the recording characteristic of the magnetic tape.

With the adhesive layer 25 unexposed to the face H3A opposite to a tape, the thickness of the layer 25 in the tape running direction (X direction) is made thicker as a distance becomes longer from the opposite face H3A in the height direction (Y direction). Consequently, when the magnetic tape slides on the face H3A opposite to the tape, magnetic particles are prevented from sticking to the face H3A.