Songs with titles starting with 'O' [Great for karaoke and shiritori!]
Songs with titles starting with “O” often feature unique names—like those using characters meaning “dance” or “gold,” as well as Osaka-themed songs.
They also tend to be great for getting everyone fired up when singing! I can’t think of many off the top of my head, so I want to look some up…
This is a list that might come in handy at such times: songs with titles that start with “O.” Use it when you’re wondering, “What songs start with ‘O’?” and also as a prompt for shiritori or when choosing tracks at karaoke.
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Songs With Titles Starting With 'O' [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (371–380)
woman; femaleFuji Ayako
Aya Fuku’s repertoire has long focused on portraying various facets of a woman’s heart, and Onna is a landmark re-debut single she first released under the name Aya Fuku in 1989.
Even at that point, her distinctive artistic world was already firmly established.
Though the song uses a simple major-key progression and has a bright tone, it is classic Aya Fuku enka, poignantly conveying a certain wistful woman’s sentiment.
While it’s quintessential enka, it also showcases techniques unique to a singer with roots in traditional folk music, so be especially careful about spots where the pitch can easily slip, and aim to sing with a smooth, expansive delivery.
A Woman’s True HeartFuji Ayako
Although it’s in a major key with a bright feel, the way it sings about a fairly heavy-hearted woman’s feelings is quintessentially classic enka, which is great, isn’t it? “Onna no Magokoro” is a single released in 1999 by Ayako Fuji, and it’s a superb masterpiece featuring her characteristically sultry yet refined vocals and melody.
As I mentioned at the start, it’s orthodox enka, so anyone reasonably used to singing enka should be able to handle it without trouble, and it seems like a good practice song for beginners as well.
Of course, techniques like kobushi are important, and while the high notes in the chorus get attention, the low notes in the A melody might actually be a bit difficult for those who struggle with lower registers.
Still, try practicing repeatedly, articulating the lyrics clearly and aiming to bring out a seductive nuance like Fuji-san’s!
Songs with titles starting with 'O' [Great for karaoke & shiritori too!] (381–390)
OrangeLavt
Lavt, a singer-songwriter from Osaka City, is gaining attention.
Born in 2002, he began playing instruments in the second grade of elementary school and, throughout his student years, posted vocal covers and created tracks using Vocaloid.
His emotionally charged, pop-leaning rock songs—entirely written, composed, and arranged by himself—are a testament to his remarkable talent.
Since his debut in 2024, he has ranked high on charts across various music streaming platforms, earning strong acclaim from overseas as well.
With a unique artistic vision and solid musicality, along with an active presence on social media, he’s an artist that fans of Japanese rock and indie pop should definitely check out.
As long as I can drink some good booze, I’m happy.Nagayama Yōko
Born in the Reiwa era, this is a hymn to life for adult women everywhere, with a soothing, massage-for-the-heart effect! “As Long as the Booze Is Tasty” was released in 2023 as a single by Yoko Nagayama, and just as the title suggests, her cheerful delivery of lyrics that make drinkers want to slap their knees and say “Exactly!” is energizing—not only for women, but for anyone who listens.
The melody and Nagayama’s vocals are classic enka in style, so if you’ve mastered the basics of enka technique, you should be able to sing it with ease.
As an enka piece, it’s not particularly difficult, so beginners can use this song to practice techniques like kobushi (melodic ornamentation).
A Love Game Between a Man and a WomanHino Mika • Aoi Shirou
It’s a classic song about the push-and-pull of romance, released in December 1986.
It was also used in a commercial for Takeda Pharmaceutical’s Takeda Stomach Medicine 21, and its lyrics depicting sweet flirtation between a man and a woman, paired with a captivating melody, won the hearts of many.
With this track, it reached No.
10 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and stayed on the charts for 19 consecutive weeks.
Loved for years thereafter, it has been covered by many artists, including Los Indios and Yoshimi Ashikawa & Shigeru Yazaki.
This work offers the unique fun of a duet and is a timeless tune that older listeners can enjoy as well.
It’s great for singing together with family and friends.
In karaoke, you can enjoy the back-and-forth between male and female parts and sing at your preferred tempo.
Act like an adult.suisou gurashi
A bittersweet love song that portrays the complex emotions of a woman going to meet someone on the last train at midnight.
Released by Suisougurashi in March 2022, the piece delicately chronicles the feelings of a woman swept up in an adult romance.
Set to jazzy sounds and a catchy melody, it vividly depicts her inner conflict as she continues the relationship by bending to the other person’s schedule and hiding her true self.
With a clear, translucent voice, it expresses a woman swaying between pure affection for her partner and the anxiety of losing her own identity.
A song that offers comfort to those hurting from unrequited love or heartbreak.
Drowning loveDomura Riu
A heart-stirring song by Riu Domura that candidly captures the anxiety and loneliness born from thinking of someone, carried by a melodious sound.
It delicately portrays the fear of parting and the instability of emotions that arise precisely because of deep love for the other person.
Even while being conscious of the inevitable farewell that will come someday, the pure feeling of being unable to stop thinking about them pierces the heart.
Released in December 2020, the track later appeared as a remixed version on the album “Yakei,” and has been cherished as one of Riu Domura’s signature songs.
It’s a song that stays close to your heart when you can’t be honest about your feelings of love, or when your feelings for someone precious become so overwhelming that it hurts.