[Songs I Want to Dedicate to My Juniors] Heartfelt Thank-You Songs and Cheer-Up Anthems

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Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Junior colleagues who have shared many ups and downs with you.

When you graduate or retire, you’ll want to convey feelings like “thank you,” “good luck,” and “I’m here for you” to them, right? But it can be embarrassing to say it directly.

So in this article, we’ll introduce the perfect songs to give to your beloved juniors.

We’ve selected songs that can express gratitude and encouragement, as well as songs that let you feel the bond between you.

Choose the ones that match your relationship with your juniors and send them along!

[Songs I Want to Give to My Juniors] Heartfelt Thank-You and Cheer Songs (31–40)

Now, become the windGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

Now, become the wind

Now, become the windGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

The gratitude song by the dance-vocal group GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE is “Ima, Kaze ni Natte.” Its sparkling melody, as if capturing youthful days, feels so pleasant.

It’s a song I’d like to dedicate to juniors with whom I’ve shared intense times—listening to their worries and, at times, being supported by them in return.

From the perspective of a senior who has always walked a step ahead, it’s filled with advice and cheers to keep moving forward.

Even though graduation or starting a job may separate us, the message that “I’m always by your side, cheering you on” resonates warmly.

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Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu

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Ikimono-gakari “Egao” Music Video

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“Egao,” released in 2013 by Ikimonogakari, a music unit known for creating many songs filled with kindness and compassion.

Set to a melody that features beautiful strings and synths, the lyrics express a wish for the happiness of someone precious.

It’s perfect for a moment when you want to convey gratitude to a junior who has always supported you by your side.

It’s a heartwarming song that helps you overcome the sadness of parting and feel like you can keep smiling forever.

Along with this warm, message-driven song, try sharing the sincere feelings you don’t usually manage to express.

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All AppreciAteUno Misako (AAA)

Misako Uno (AAA) / All AppreciAte

All AppreciAteUno Misako (AAA)

All AppreciAte is a song sung with a gentle, soft voice about feelings toward a junior colleague.

The singer is Misako Uno, an artist active both as a member of AAA and as a solo performer.

Unlike friendships between peers, relationships between juniors and seniors often foster deeper respect and trust, and there’s so much one wants to express.

This is a cheer song filled with heartfelt gratitude for the junior who offered support, along with a message encouraging them to keep doing their best from here on out.

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In conclusion

We introduced some songs that let you express gratitude and encouragement to your juniors—how did you like them? There were so many wonderful tracks that you can relate to even from the perspective of the ones being sent off.

If it feels a bit embarrassing to say thank you face to face, try conveying your feelings to your juniors with the help of music!