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Recommended ballads for women at karaoke! Be moved by timeless songs that touch the heart

Do you want to sing a ballad with heartfelt emotion but aren’t sure which song to choose? There are many tracks with transparent, pure vocals and relatable lyrics, but that can make selecting one time-consuming.

Here, we introduce recommended ballad numbers that are perfect for singing with feeling.

Immerse yourself in a world woven from touching lyrics and beautiful melodies, and try expressing your feelings for someone special through song.

Recommended ballads for women (91–100)

DearestHamasaki Ayumi

Ayumi Hamasaki / Dearest (Short Ver.)
DearestHamasaki Ayumi

This song was released in 2001 as Ayumi Hamasaki’s 24th single.

It was used as the ending theme for the anime Inuyasha and reached number one on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

That year, it won the Grand Prix at the 43rd Japan Record Awards for the first time and also received the 34th Japan Cable Awards.

It is one of Ayumi Hamasaki’s most popular ballads.

crescent moonayaka

As one of the quintessential ballads by a female singer-songwriter, this song is indispensable! Speaking of Ayaka, her rich, full-bodied voice—from her soulful lower-mid range to her clear, powerful high notes—is truly captivating.

Of course, you can fully feel those qualities in this song as well.

The lyrics depict a couple in a long-distance relationship who remain deeply devoted to each other despite being apart.

It’s also well-known that she wrote the song when she left her hometown to move to Tokyo, infusing it with her feelings for the important people back home from whom she would be separated.

eternityZARD

Released in 1997 as ZARD’s 22nd single.

It was chosen as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Shitsurakuen,” which became a buzzword at the time, and it reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

The song’s theme is “hidden feelings,” linking with the drama’s story to evoke a mature, profound love—both heartrending and refreshingly tender—in a ballad.

cosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoe

This song is a signature ballad by Momoe Yamaguchi, one of the leading songstresses of the Showa era.

It’s among her most popular tracks, a moving piece that captures a daughter’s feelings for her mother as she prepares for marriage.

Written and composed by Masashi Sada, it was released in October 1977.

The lyrics, themed around cosmos flowers—a symbol of autumn—are filled with the daughter’s gratitude toward her mother.

Momoe Yamaguchi’s clear, translucent voice further heightens the song’s poignant beauty.

If you sing it at karaoke, it’s best suited to a calm, gentle atmosphere.

spring breezeRihwa

Theme song of the drama “Boku no Ita Jikan,” Rihwa’s “Harukaze” music video
spring breezeRihwa

A number by Rihwa with a clear, soothing singing voice.

It was used as the theme song for the drama “The Hours of My Life” starring Haruma Miura.

You’ll definitely want to try singing it yourself—the gentle yet grand melody paired with that comforting voice is irresistible! If you sing with kindness and put your heart into it, you’ll surely bring out a beautiful tone and expressiveness like Rihwa’s.

In conclusion

If you’re going to sing a ballad at karaoke, try choosing from a selection of moving classics. The beautiful melodies and profound lyrics crafted by artists will resonate with our hearts and bring us the joy of singing. Find your favorite song and convey your feelings in your own unique voice.