Breakup songs that female college students will want to sing at karaoke

Good -joshi-Sakaguchi Ami

Ami Sakaguchi “Ko-joshi” Music Video

An encouraging song that gently wraps you in a soft, warm voice, depicting love from the perspective of a down-to-earth woman.

Released in July 2017 as her major-label debut single, it was chosen as the ending theme by FM stations across Japan.

As Yumebo Sakaguchi herself says, it “reflects my own experiences,” and the lyrics vividly capture the emotions after a breakup.

It’s a track that gives you the spark to say, “Even after we part, I’m going to keep looking forward and living my life!” Highly recommended for women struggling with love or anyone who wants to cherish their true self.

Love PhotosOtsuka Ai

Ai Otsuka / Love Photo (Short Ver.)

Many people may know Ai Otsuka’s “Renai Shashin” because it was used in a film.

The music video is composed in a sweet yet heartrending way, so whether you watch the visuals or just listen to the music, it’s a song that brings you to tears.

It resonates with a broken heart too, so try singing it at karaoke.

Let’s count your kissesKoyanagi Yuki

Let's count your kisses {Furū} | Monique Dehany

You could call this one of Yuki Koyanagi’s signature songs.

The overall tone is calm and subdued, but her voice soars in the chorus and can move you to tears.

It’s a poignant classic that depicts the mounting regrets of thinking how things could have gone better after a breakup.

Sing this song and let yourself have a good cry.

You have no eye for it.Ansako

Anzako - You Have No Eye for It [Official Music Video]

A song that vividly brings to mind a woman walking with tears in her eyes, clutching a convenience-store-bought drink in one hand.

The pain of heartbreak, self-loathing, and tangled emotions are woven with delicate words.

The wavering feelings caught between “I still love you” and the reality of “it’s over” resonate deeply with listeners.

Included on Ansako’s second album, “No Make, Story,” this track became a long-running seller for over half a year after its release and struck a chord with many.

It’s a warm song that offers comfort to those suffering the sting of a breakup or blaming themselves.

LOVE Tear-ColoredMatsuura Aya

Aya Matsuura – LOVE, the Color of Tears [Music Video]

It’s Aya Matsuura’s 3rd single.

It’s a heartbreak song with a bittersweet yet powerful feel that gradually resonates in your heart, so I recommend listening to it while reading the lyrics.

It’s also well-known, so I think it’ll be a hit if you sing it at karaoke.

DaysHamasaki Ayumi

Ayumi Hamasaki / Days (Short Ver.)

Among Ayumi Hamasaki’s breakup songs, this one conveys sadness especially strongly—it’s a tearjerker you can’t listen to without crying.

The music video is heartbreaking too, and both the song and visuals will move you to tears.

It’s the perfect track for when you want to sink into the mood of heartbreak.

Try singing it at karaoke while watching the music video.

Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya

Cheer Up – Mariya Takeuchi

It’s a timeless classic loved across generations, and since many artists have covered it, I think many of you have heard it.

Rather than for someone who’s just gone through a breakup to listen to themselves, it’s a song I recommend for encouraging a friend who has.

Please use this song to cheer up your friend who’s been hurt.