NOVELTY - The graphite particle has flat-shaped graphite particles. The graphite particle has average particle diameter of 10-50 mum, true density of more than 2200 kg/m3, specific surface area of 3000-5000 m2/kg, ratio of peak area (I1340) of 1340 cm-1 vicinity with respect to the peak area (I1580) of 1580 cm-1 vicinity of Raman spectra, of 0.1-0.3, aspect ratio of 5 or less, and bulk density of 800-1000 kg/m3.    USE - For cathode used for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (both claimed) for portable electronic device, electric vehicles and electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery utilizing the cathode using the graphite particle, has excellent charging and discharging characteristics, cycle characteristics, high safety and high capacity. The cathode has improved electrode coating property, adhesion, and rapid charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The graphite particle has number of flat-shaped graphite particles. The graphite particle has space and structure which is gathered or bonded mutually. The graphite particle has average particle diameter of 10-50 mum, true density of more than 2200 kg/m3, specific surface area of 3000-5000 m2/kg, ratio of peak area (I1340) of 1340 cm-1 vicinity with respect to the peak area (I1580) of 1580 cm-1 vicinity of Raman spectra, of 0.1-0.3, and aspect ratio of 5 or less. The face distance (d002) of 002 face of the graphite is less than 0.337 nm. The graphite particle has bulk density of 800-1000 kg/m3. The graphite particle is mixed with polyvinylidene fluoride binder using N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone solvent.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of graphite particle;    (2) cathode (2) for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery; and    (3) non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section front view of cylindrical shaped lithium secondary battery.    Anode (1)    Cathode (2)    Separator (3)    Battery can (7)    Gasket (8)