[Karaoke] A roundup of popular Japanese songs that start with the letter “Ra”
Is everyone having fun at karaoke?
Whether you’re going wild with friends or practicing seriously on your own, there are lots of ways to enjoy it.
That said, choosing songs can be a recurring dilemma at karaoke.
You might find time slipping away while you’re thinking, “What should I sing next…?”
So in this article, we’ve put together a list of popular Japanese songs whose titles start with the syllable “ra” (ら)!
We’ve picked a wide range—from timeless classics to recent hits.
Use this as one way to find your next song to sing!
- Compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Ra'
- A classic song with a title that starts with “Ru”
- A roundup of songs with titles starting with “Re.” Great for karaoke shiritori too!
- Songs with titles that start with “Ri”
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- Songs with titles starting with “Ko” [Great for karaoke and shiritori, too!]
- Vocaloid songs that start with 'Ru'
- Songs with titles starting with “To.” A selection from popular tracks across generations!
- [Karaoke] A collection of Japanese songs that start with “Mu”
- A roundup of songs whose titles start with the tricky letter “ro.” Perfect for shiritori and karaoke.
- From Old-School Hits to Trends: A Collection of Vocaloid Songs Recommended for People in Their 20s
- Compilation of Vocaloid songs that start with 'Ri'
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs whose titles start with ‘Re’
[Karaoke] Compilation of Popular Japanese Songs Starting with “Ra” (371–380)
RISE TOGETHER feat. OZworldYaffle x AI
I think it’s rare for men with low voices to sing songs originally by female artists.
Still, some people might occasionally want to sing tracks performed by female vocalists.
In that case, I recommend “RISE TOGETHER feat.
OZworld.” It’s a collaboration between the female singer AI and the rapper OZworld.
AI has an unusually rich, low voice for a woman, so I believe this song is very easy to sing even for men with low voices.
Love Like ThisZAYN
A track that captures the flutter of a lovestruck heart through a fusion of UK pop and garage sounds by ZAYN.
Released in July 2023, it serves as the lead single from ZAYN’s fourth studio album, issued by Mercury and Republic Records.
Created alongside renowned producers including Jon Bellion, the song vividly portrays the strength to fully surrender to love and accept its risks.
ZAYN’s crystal-clear vocals drive home the message: “I can’t live without you.” Energetic yet tinged with bitterness, it’s perfect for those who pursue love without fear.
lapse.. exhale your breathadomiori
It’s a piece that makes you exhale with the beat and want to take a deep breath in.
Released by adomiori in February 2025, this track conjures a dreamlike world through Hatsune Miku’s translucent vocals and delicate electronic textures.
The sense of loneliness drifting within its digital sheen, along with the will to keep moving forward while carrying one’s feelings, gently resonates with the listener.
Included on the EP “departure EP (feat.
Hatsune Miku),” this song’s tender melody will envelop your heart when you want even a momentary release from daily pressures, or when you need a quiet time to face yourself.
Loveletteraiko
This is a song that captures emotions conveyed through a letter.
Released in July 2013 as a single by aiko, it is one of the works commemorating the 15th anniversary of her major-label debut.
The lyrics, which depict the scene of reading a letter from someone special over and over, are striking, carefully expressing feelings for the other person and the subtle shifts in emotion through the medium of a letter.
The song features a rock-influenced sound and aiko’s clear, expansive vocals, and it was created with live performance in mind.
It’s a perfect track to listen to while writing or reading a letter, so be sure to give it a listen when you write to someone important to you.
radioaiko
Singer-songwriter aiko, whose lyrics delicately portray women’s inner emotions, continues to captivate listeners of all genders.
Her digital-only single “Radio,” released on November 3, 2023, conveys the love of someone who has been a heavy radio listener since her student days.
The lyrics, depicting a precious presence that supported her through anxious nights, will likely prompt many to recall their own sources of support and empathize.
With only vocals and piano, the ensemble resonates deeply—an emotional number that shakes the heart.
Lavius feat. ⌘Hainomiasmi
A song that leaves a strong impression with its bittersweet longing and the determination to face it head-on.
Released in May 2024 as a pre-release track from asmi’s major debut album, “Ribbon.” The song is produced by the popular Vocaloid creator, ⌘Hainomi.
With a rhythmic groove and catchy melody, it expresses the frustration of a love that can’t reach the other person and the anxiety about one’s own self-worth.
The repeated phrases feel like an infinite loop of romance.
A track that will resonate with anyone struggling in love.
Lifeback number
back number’s classic “Life.” The song features a chord progression that really showcases their signature style, yet it carries a slightly punk rock vibe.
Unlike many back number tracks that call for surprisingly delicate vocals, this one works even if you sing it pretty roughly, so it’s a good choice for those who struggle to produce a clean tone.
There’s a falsetto at the end of the chorus, but since it’s a low falsetto, if you want to emphasize the roughness, you could even try singing that part in chest voice instead.