Songs with titles starting with “Ki” [Great for karaoke & shiritori!]
Songs with titles starting with “ki,” featuring many frequently appearing words like “kimi” (you) and “kibou” (hope).
Hit songs pop up regularly, and their impactful phrases and fresh, distinctive worlds leave a strong impression.
I can’t think of many off the top of my head, so I want to look them up a bit…! We’ve gathered a list of songs with titles that start with “ki” that might come in handy at such times.
Please use it not only when you’re curious about what songs begin with “ki,” but also as inspiration for word-chain games or choosing tracks at karaoke.
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- Songs with titles that start with a number. Useful for karaoke or playlist selection.
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Songs with titles starting with “Ki” [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori too!] (361–370)
Goldfish scoopingHitoto Yo
Inspired by that familiar game from summer night stalls, this classic by Yo Hitoto beautifully captures the passing of the seasons, fleeting feelings of love, and a touch of melancholy nostalgia.
Beginning with a quiet piano melody that gradually shifts into a seductive R&B vibe, the sound seems to mirror the loneliness that follows a summer festival.
The choice of words and rhythmic flow evoke scenes like lights shimmering on the water’s surface.
Released in July 2003 as Hitoto’s third single, the song reached No.
13 on the Oricon weekly chart.
That same month, a special live show for purchasers, “Sarasaraiya,” was held at Tokyo Kinema Club—an unforgettable memory for fans.
It’s also included on the album “Hitotoso.” This is a song you’ll want to hear at summer’s end, when you’re in the mood to savor a touch of bittersweet afterglow or the quiet that settles in after lively days.
Forbidden LoveMoriyama Ryoko
It’s a masterpiece that captures a woman’s bittersweet yet passionate feelings—drawn to a beautiful melody that sinks into the heart, and a love that blazes even while knowing it’s forbidden.
Released by Ryoko Moriyama in March 1969, the song became a major hit, topping the Oricon charts for eight consecutive weeks.
That same year, it earned her first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, and it’s a piece that has left a lasting impression on many.
When singing it at karaoke, why not fully embody the protagonist depicted in the lyrics and perform it dramatically? It will surely spark nostalgic conversations among those of the same generation, and its beautiful melody will linger in everyone’s hearts across generations.
miracleSuga Shikao
This is a passionately energetic track that feels as if the cheers rising from the Koshien Alps stands have turned directly into melody.
The sound woven by Shikao Suga—where tension and exhilaration intersect—and his soul-stirring vocals align with the single-minded passion of the young players chasing the white ball.
Released in August 2005 as one of the tracks on the single “Kiseki / Natsukage / Sanagi,” the song served as the unified theme for ABC’s High School Baseball coverage, creating countless dramatic moments and reaching as high as No.
9 on the Oricon charts.
It was also included on the best-of album “THE BEST –1997–2011–,” and it continues to capture the hearts of many.
It’s a classic that makes you want to cheer on those who are striving.
You are the summer breeze.Bocchi
A three-piece band, Bocchi, who fly the banner “Music that stays by your loneliness.” The track they released in June 2024 is a perfect fit for Japan’s summer.
Shimmering summertime scenes and the bittersweet ephemerality of youth seep into the heart atop a breezy guitar-rock sound.
The lyrics delicately depict wavering heat haze, feelings toward days that slip away, and the small joys scattered through everyday life—sure to stir listeners’ own summer memories.
The song is also included on their first full-length album, “Sora ni Kaoru wa Natsu no Kage,” released in May 2025, and can be called a signature track that strongly reflects the album’s themes of “summer memories” and “the transience of youth.” Their self-produced shows have sold out one after another, and their first-ever solo show at Shibuya WWW in June 2025 sold out in five minutes—proof of their soaring popularity.
Under an endlessly wide blue sky it feels exhilarating; against a beautiful sunset it turns a touch sentimental—that’s its charm.
It’s the perfect number for when you want to reminisce about days of youth gone by, or as the soundtrack to a summer drive.
You are mine.Snow Man
A classic pop tune that captures the spark of a romance set in motion by a small trigger and makes you realize just how special the other person is.
Chosen as the theme song for the drama “Aoshima-kun wa Ijiwaru,” starring Shota Watanabe, it drew significant attention.
Released in July 2024 as the single “BREAKOUT / Kimi wa Boku no Mono,” it debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and is also included on the best-of album “THE BEST 2020-2025.” If you want to relive the glittering feelings at the start of love or reaffirm your feelings for someone important, you’re sure to relate when you listen.