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(57) Abstract: An ink jet which realizes more excellent water resistance of a printed matter, and stably contains a coloring agent which is essentially insoluble or hardly soluble in water, and is unlikely to cause clogging of a recording head. Provided is an ink composition preferably used in a recording method. A poorly water-soluble or water-insoluble coloring agent, a water-soluble organic solvent capable of dissolving the coloring agent, a saccharide and / or Alternatively, an ink composition containing at least polyvinylpyrrolidone and water is used. |