Songs with titles that start with “Hi.” The vast world of “Hi.”
From common words like “Hikari” (Light) and “Hero” to rarer ones like “Higurashi” and “Hiiro” (Scarlet), there are many titles that start with the “hi” sound.
What words come to mind?
In this article, we introduce popular songs and easy-to-use titles that begin with “hi.”
Our research turned up a wealth of songs—from long-beloved classics to fan-supported masterpieces.
The more we dig, the more we find…!
Feel free to use this not only when you’re wondering, “What songs start with ‘hi’?” but also as a prompt for shiritori or when choosing tracks for karaoke.
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Songs with titles starting with “Hi.” The vast world of “Hi” (71–80)
HERO (The time to become a hero is now)Kai Band
If you’re looking for a rock number that gives you the courage to step into tomorrow even while carrying a wounded heart, this classic is perfect.
It’s a single released in December 1978 by Kai Band, a group that has led Japan’s rock scene since the 1970s.
Chosen for a watchmaker’s commercial, it’s famous for the legendary episode of being broadcast simultaneously by multiple commercial TV stations right at the start of the new year in January 1979.
Yoshihiro Kai’s passionate vocals and the band’s dramatic sound set listeners’ hearts ablaze.
The lyrics, which affirm doubt and vulnerability while urging, “Now is the time to set off,” will resonate deeply with young people standing at life’s turning points, such as graduation or starting a job.
If you want to turn the anxiety of a new path into strength, give it a listen.
To the Lightmiwa
Singer-songwriter miwa, born in the Year of the Horse in 1990, made her major debut in 2010 with the single “don’t cry anymore.” She has gained wide support with catchy, emotionally resonant songs such as “Hikari e,” a major hit as the theme song for the drama Rich Man, Poor Woman, and the album Delight, which was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
In March 2023, she completed her master’s program, showcasing the vitality to balance both her music career and academics—a major part of her appeal.
Her powerful yet transparent voice, unexpected from her petite frame, is sure to move listeners.
She’s an artist you’ll want to hear if you connect with down-to-earth messages or are looking for positive energy.
A Lonely Graduation CeremonyMita Hiroko
Released in January 1983, Hiroko Mita’s fourth single is a breakup song that overlays the end of a romantic relationship with the word “graduation.” Rather than a school ceremony, it strikingly portrays the resolve to cut ties with a partner.
Instead of collapsing in tears, the lyrics bid farewell with a touch of irony and stubborn pride, exuding a mature wit that was unusual for idol pop of the time.
Lyrics are by Yoko Aki, and the composition by Akira Mitake—also known in the technopop sphere—features an urban sound that pairs a kayōkyoku-style melody with prominent synthesizers.
It’s an ambitious work that presents a slightly edgy portrayal of a young woman, not just pure sweetness.
The single peaked at No.
58 on the Oricon charts and was included in the 2017 release GOLDEN☆BEST Complete Singles.
It’s a recommended track for those who want to look back on the bittersweet end of a romance at the start of spring.
Dwelling of LightYasuda Rei
Just as gemstones are formed over eons, people too spend long years discovering a brilliance that is uniquely their own.
Carrying that message, Rei Yasuda’s track has been selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “Ruri no Houseki” starting in July 2025.
Interweaving natural motifs like wind and rain, the song expresses a determined desire to seek what one lacks and someday reach a place filled with light.
Her clear, transparent vocals ride atop a grand soundscape, resonating with a warmth that gently encourages the listener.
It’s a song we especially want to share with those facing the milestone of graduation and about to set off on a new path.
Why not walk your journey of slowly discovering your true self together with this piece?
A Lonely Graduation CeremonyAsaka Yui
On the morning of graduation, feelings that end without ever being spoken—here’s a song that Yui Asaka renders with delicate nuance.
Included on the album “Star Lights,” released in February 1987, the record marked a major leap in her career, peaking at No.
8 on the Oricon charts.
This track is a gently paced ballad that carefully sketches scenes of school life—classroom seats, yearbook messages—while quietly tracing the emotions of someone who couldn’t confess their love.
Though not showy, its structure beautifully conveys the spring atmosphere and the subtle flutter in one’s chest.
It’s a number that gently stands beside anyone facing graduation, and anyone carrying feelings they couldn’t put into words.
If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER
I am who I am today because I’ve walked alongside someone else.
This song delivers that simple yet easily forgotten truth straight to the heart.
It’s included on the four-piece rock band SUPER BEAVER’s 12th single, released in June 2020, and was chosen as the theme song for the film “Water’s Edge Flight.” The frustrations and joys you could never have experienced alone, and the encounters with those who became precious to you—these feelings that only arise through connections with others surge to the fore alongside a powerful rock sound.
The structure is superb too, building gradually from a quiet opening into growing heat, and by the time it ends your heart will naturally feel warm.
It’s the perfect number for those who, at the milestone of graduation, want to savor their gratitude for the friends they spent time with and the people who supported them.
Song of the ChickHalf time Old
A four-piece rock band based in Nagoya, Aichi, Half time Old released this track on their October 2020 mini-album CRISP YELLOW.
It’s a youthful punk number that races forward on an 8-beat drive, filled with a warmth that gives you a gentle push during the season of farewells.
The lyrics are memorable for their message that reassures you—“You’re not wrong”—even as you carry anxiety and loneliness about setting off on a new journey.
The music video is composed of cherished photos submitted by fans, designed to overlap with each listener’s own memories.
It’s a song that naturally sparks singalongs at shows, and if you raise your voices together at a graduation concert or a farewell party, it’s bound to become an unforgettable moment.
More than just a tearjerker, it’s a pep song that gives you the strength to step forward with a smile.