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(57) [Summary] [Purpose] Excellent long-term storage stability without the formation of aggregates of dyes and pigments while maintaining good moisture retention, ejection stability, high solubility for dyes and pigments, and pH maintenance ability. , A recording liquid which does not cause bronzing phenomenon or feathering and has an ideal black color tone when a black recording liquid is used, and a clear and excellent image with high density is obtained, and ink jet recording using this recording liquid To provide a method and a device using such a recording liquid. A recording liquid containing a coloring material, a liquid medium, and an additive comprising a urea derivative of at least one compound represented by the formulas (1) to (8), Ink jet recording method using a recording liquid and an apparatus using the recording liquid. |