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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a water-based ink for ink jet recording which dries quickly without lowering the discharge property and storage stability of the ink, and in particular, without lowering the sharpness of a printed image on plain paper. For the purpose of providing. SOLUTION: The following formula (I): [Wherein R1, R2 and R3 are alkyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms] An alcohol represented by the following formula (II): [Wherein, m + n is from 10 to 30], containing at least a nonionic surfactant, a coloring agent and water, wherein the weight ratio of the alcohol of the formula (I) to the surfactant of the formula (II) is The above problem is solved by a water-based ink for ink-jet recording characterized by a ratio of 1: 1 to 1:10. |