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Ink jet recording that is capable of high-quality printing on non-water-absorbing recording materials such as plastic and metal in addition to conventional paper, has low ink viscosity, and has excellent storability and curability. Ink for use. An ink for ink jet recording comprising a vinyl monomer having a polymerizable group having three or more functional groups, a bifunctional monomer represented by the following general formula (VM-1), and an oil-soluble dye. General formula (VM-1) [Chemical 1] In the general formula (VM-1), R m1 and R m2 each independently represent hydrogen or a methyl group. L represents a branched alkylene chain having 3 to 8 carbon atoms. [Selection figure] None |