Abstract: A device for imparting strain to a steel sheet by which deformed regions spaced at a desired distance and having a minute linear shape are continuously formed, comprising: a strain imparting roll having projected portions on the surface thereof; a press roll provided opposite to the strain imparting roll; a row of a plurality of groups of back-up rolls for pressing against the press rolls, provided with spaces of a desired distance therebetween in a longitudinal direction of the press roll; and a fluid pressure cylinder connected to each group of the back-up rolls via a bearing, and a fluid supply source connected to the fluid pressure cylinder.