The differential sense amplifier according to one aspect of the present invention includes a first differential amplification unit that detects a difference between the pair of complementary signals inputted from a first bit line and a second bit line, a second differential amplification unit that detects a difference between one of the complementary signals inputted from the first bit line and a first reference signal, and a third differential amplification unit that detects a difference between the other complementary signal inputted from the second bit line and a second reference signal.