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.
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Ki”
- Songs with titles that start with 'gi'
- Songs with titles that start with 'Ke'
- A roundup of songs that start with “ku.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke tracks!
- Songs with titles starting with “Ko” [Great for karaoke and shiritori, too!]
- A roundup of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Ke”
- Masterpieces with titles that start with 'A'
- Songs with titles that start with “Pi.” Useful for word-chain games or karaoke hints!
- Songs with titles that start with “Ri”
- Songs with titles starting with 'Ka'
- Songs with titles that start with “Chi.” Useful as hints for word-chain games!
- Songs with titles that start with a number. Useful for karaoke or playlist selection.
- Vocaloid songs that start with 'Ka'
Songs with titles starting with 'Ki' [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (481–490)
Friends starting todaySakushi: Sawamura Yuu / Sakkyoku: Takano Yasuhiro
Gently singing about meeting new friends, this song is perfect for a kindergarten entrance ceremony.
With its bright, gentle melody and simple lyrics, it’s designed so children can learn it right away, expressing the joy of making new friends.
It’s filled with anticipation for fun times together—laughing, eating, and running around.
Featured on NHK’s children’s program “Otosan to Issho,” the song helps ease the worries of children facing a new environment and gives them a natural opportunity to make friends.
Brotherly Code of HonorKitajima Saburō
Kitajima Saburō’s masterpiece “Kyōdai Jingi,” which gained popularity for its melancholic lyrics and melody.
While the song features relatively intricate kobushi (melodic turns) for his repertoire, that doesn’t mean it’s particularly difficult.
There are kobushi that span more than three scale degrees, but because they mostly appear in descending passages, the overall difficulty of the ornamentation is low.
If you find it hard to produce the crisp, well-defined kobushi heard in the original, you can apply strong vibrato to sing in a kobushi-like manner as an alternative.
The northern city, HakodateKitagawa Daisuke
Daisuke Kitagawa has woven a poignant, adult love story set in a port town.
While richly retaining the nostalgic flavor of Showa-era kayōkyoku, this piece features a tenor saxophone that resonates to great effect, creating a gem of a song where wistfulness and warmth blend beautifully.
Scheduled for release in February 2025, the track is set in Hakodate and conveys feelings for a once-beloved partner now separated, expressed with remarkable vocal prowess.
Interweaving evocative depictions of Hakodate—its brick-lined streets and nightscapes—the song brings a heartfelt yearning for someone precious to the fore.
As a mellow, mature enka best savored alone on a quiet night, it leaves a deep and lasting impression.
Northern SpringSen Masao
This classic song, gently depicting the changing seasons, expresses Japan’s beautiful nature and the longing for one’s hometown.
Prompted by a parcel from his mother, the protagonist living in the city recalls northern landscapes—white birch, magnolia blossoms, babbling brooks, and morning mist—and we empathize with his feelings.
Masao Sen’s warm vocals tenderly embrace nostalgic memories and love for family.
Since its release in April 1977, the song has been beloved by many, including three consecutive appearances on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
This piece is a heartwarming song that, when sung together with older adults during music recreation at care facilities, helps share cherished memories.
joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasureMasuda Takahisa
An ambitious work that portrays the full spectrum of human emotions.
It’s a song by Takahisa Masuda, released in February 2025 as the lead track from the album “Kidoairaku” (Joy, Anger, Sorrow, Pleasure).
From richly expressive a cappella to blisteringly fast rap, its whirlwind structure leaves a strong impression.
The lyrics firmly capture the joy, anger, sadness, and fun we experience as we walk through life.
On days when your mood swings wildly, this track might be just the help you need.