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Songs with titles that start with “Sa”: a roundup you can use for shiritori or karaoke

What songs come to mind with titles that start with “Sa”? In this article, we’ll introduce songs whose titles begin with “Sa,” which are handy for games like song-title shiritori or karaoke with letter restrictions.

When you think of “sa,” many people picture sakura (cherry blossoms) that bloom beautifully in spring—and along with that, there are countless songs that have “sakura” in their titles.

Starting with the power word “sakura,” we’ve gathered a variety of songs whose titles begin with “sa.” Be sure to check them out and use them in different situations!

Songs whose titles start with “Sa.” A roundup useful for shiritori and karaoke (81–90)

circleIkuta Rira

Rira Ikuta “Circle” Official Music Video
circleIkuta Rira

This work likens the feeling of going around the same place every day to a circle, and sings of the hope that it will eventually trace a spiral and rise upward.

Written and composed by Lila Ikuta, its lyrics, infused with her down-to-earth, genuine sensibility, create a positive atmosphere that seems to give listeners a gentle push forward.

Included on her first album, “Sketch,” released in March 2023, the song was also used in Kuraray’s corporate advertisement, “Surely Tomorrow Too, Hare, Kuraray.” With drums and handclaps brought to the forefront, the sound alone naturally gets your body moving, letting you feel a sense of unity like at a live concert.

It’s an exhilarating number you’ll want to play when your team is striving toward a goal or when you need to fire yourself up.

Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Summer Time Cinderella' Official Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Summer Time Cinderella
Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai

Released in September 2023 as their seventh single overall, this song was pre-released in July of the same year and chosen as the theme for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Midsummer Cinderella.” It’s a track with a wonderfully fresh feel that blends the brilliance of summer with the poignancy of the season.

Vocalist Haruko Nagaya delivers an emotionally rich performance, deftly switching between chest voice and falsetto.

The sparkling piano and driving band sound are delightful, and the arrangement makes your heart bounce just by listening.

Put it on while doing housework or when you want a change of pace, and you’ll feel instantly refreshed—so by all means, immerse yourself in the soundscape of this piece.

After the cherry blossomsTani Yuuki, Ryo‘LEFTY’Miyata, cross-dominance

After the Sakura [MV] - Tani Yuuki, Ryo 'LEFTY' Miyata, cross-dominance
After the cherry blossomsTani Yuuki, Ryo‘LEFTY’Miyata, cross-dominance

This work, a collaboration between cross-dominance led by Ryo ‘LEFTY’ Miyata and Tani Yuuki, first gained buzz when a short version of the track was pre-released on TikTok, coinciding with the arrival of spring.

It also received widespread support as the official theme song for SAKURA MUSIC FES.

2025, held in March 2025.

Its appeal lies in a message that gently accompanies the lingering afterglow of falling cherry blossoms and the anxieties of starting a new chapter in life.

Listening to it will surely give you courage too.

It’s a perfect track for videos with friends, so be sure to check it out!

cherry blossomKobukuro

Sakura, a poignant yet warm classic ballad that comes to mind with the arrival of spring.

It was released by Kobukuro in November 2005 as their 12th single.

Chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama Ns’ Aoi, it also won a Gold Award at the 47th Japan Record Awards.

Cherished and performed since their indie days, the song’s harmony—woven from Kentaro Kobuchi’s delicate guitar and Shunsuke Kuroda’s powerful vocals—gently envelops the listener’s heart.

Many will find their hearts stirred by the lyrics, which layer the fleeting transience of falling cherry blossoms over unchanging feelings.

In this season of meetings and farewells, when you want to pause and look back on the past, or spend a quiet night facing your heart, take the time to listen closely.

Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46’s latest track, which layers the beautiful hues of cherry blossoms with the fleeting poignancy of their fall, is an essential number for spring drives.

Released in February 2023 as the title track of their fifth single, it features Rena Moriya at center.

Debuting at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, it has been embraced by many listeners since its release.

The lyrics, themed around graduation and new departures, delicately capture emotions swaying with the changing seasons and truly strike a chord.

Its melodic, wistful sound makes it perfect BGM for driving beneath avenues of cherry trees in bloom.

While carrying the sadness of parting, this song also gives you the courage to take a new step forward.

Feel the spring breeze and be sure to listen on your way to your destination, together with your cherished memories!

cherry blossom night breezeSukima Suichi

It’s a ballad that conjures up a spring night, with a slightly chilly breeze brushing your cheeks, steeped in quiet and atmosphere.

Unlike the dazzling image of cherry blossoms, it carefully depicts the doubts kept in the heart and emotions that sway.

Takumi Ohashi’s heartrending vocals and Shintaro Tokita’s delicate piano vividly convey the feel of the night air.

This song is included on the album “Natsugumo Noise,” released in June 2004.

Although it wasn’t released as a single, it was selected for the compilation album “sakura songs” released in March 2007, and has continued to be loved by fans as a hidden gem.

Flashy spring songs are nice, but this is the one to listen to on a night when you want to quietly sense the changing of the seasons.

Surely it will calm your heart, along with nostalgic memories.

Songs whose titles start with “Sa.” A roundup you can use for shiritori and karaoke (91–100)

Sakura RoadTōhōshinki

TVXQ / “Sakuramichi” Music Video (Full Version)
Sakura RoadTōhōshinki

Spring excites us with new encounters, yet it also brings the sadness of leaving familiar places behind.

It’s at times like these that a beautiful ballad by Tohoshinki gently stays by your side.

Released as a single in February 2015, it was also chosen as the theme song for the drama “Hanayome Noren.” The lyrics, which depict setting off down a path where cherry blossoms dance and sing of an unchanging bond, are sure to make your heart swell.

With the duo’s powerful yet tender vocals intertwining, this song is a classic that gives courage in the season of departures.

Give it a listen on mornings when you’re starting a new chapter at school or work, or on nights when you’re thinking of someone dear who’s far away.