Recording liquid and recording method by use thereof.

摘要

A recording liquid is provided which comprises a dye as a component for forming an image and a liquid medium for dissolving or dispersing said dye, the liquid containing a compound having a three-dimensional molecular structure with an empty space therein, and having a molecular weight of 400 or more and a solubility of 3% or more in water. The compound may be a cyclic compound having a plural number of pyranose rings. A recording method employing the above-mentioned recording liquid is also provided.