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To provide an ink for ink jet recording capable of forming a high-quality image, excellent in storage stability, and having no ink drying in an ink jet head and having high ejection stability. At least one dye represented by a specific general formula is dissolved or dispersed in an aqueous medium, contains a betaine surfactant, and is shaken at least 30 times in 10 seconds for 3 minutes. An ink for ink jet recording, wherein the height of the foam after standing is 30 mm or less. [Selection figure] None |