An inkjet recording apparatus includes a recording portion, a transport mechanism, and a liquid holding portion. The recording portion has a recording head in which a plurality of nozzles for ejecting ink are formed. The transport mechanism is arranged to face the recording portion and transports a paper sheet along the recording portion. The liquid holding portion is provided on an upstream side of the recording portion in a transport direction of the paper sheet, and holds liquid in a state where liquid surface of the liquid faces the transport mechanism.