Songs that start with the letter “Shi.” Perfect for shiritori or karaoke!
Introducing songs whose titles start with “shi”! When you’re playing song-title shiritori or deciding to do karaoke using only songs that start with “shi,” it can be hard to think of examples on the spot, right? In those moments, please use the songs starting with “shi” introduced here as a reference.
There are many words that begin with “shi,” such as “shiro” (white), “shin” (new), “shōnen” (boy), “shōjo” (girl), and “Shinderera” (Cinderella).
Likewise, many song titles use these kinds of words, so let this article be your cue to explore lots of “shi”-starting songs!
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Songs whose titles start with “Shi.” Great for shiritori or karaoke! (491–500)
Flower of HappinessIshihara Junko
Junko Ishihara’s classic “Shiawase no Hana” is notable for its melancholy, evocative melody.
While it has the hallmarks of a quintessential enka tune, it surprisingly uses very little kobushi (melodic ornamentation): from the A verse to the B verse, the kobushi appears only twice.
In the chorus it appears three times, and among those, there’s only one instance where the pitch oscillates multiple times.
If you pay attention to controlling your vocal dynamics when applying kobushi, you should be able to sing it solidly.
So if you feel uncertain about your kobushi technique, please use this as a reference.
I want us to be happy.Ishikawa Sayuri
Sayuri Ishikawa, who showcases her beautiful voice not only in the enka genre but also in the pop music field, released “Shiawase ni Naritai ne” in March 2020, right as the COVID-19 pandemic was taking hold.
Many people were likely comforted by her gentle delivery of the simple melody and heartwarming lyrics.
She sets aside the enka-style vocal approach here, opting for a J-pop singing style instead, so even those who aren’t fond of enka should find it easy to sing.
Because the song is built mainly around acoustic guitar and strings, you might find it a bit tricky to catch the rhythm, but it helps to count the relaxed tempo yourself as you sing.
My dear best friendFukuda Kouhei
This is a poignant masterpiece by Kohei Fukuda, whose searing guitar intro stirs the heart.
Released on January 1, 2024, “Dear Friend” is a coupling track to the single “Shonai Shigure-zake,” yet it still received a music video and drew attention as a rare kayōkyoku-style song in Fukuda’s discography.
While Fukuda’s overwhelming vocal prowess—honed through min’yō (traditional folk singing)—is fully on display here as well, he delivers a performance consciously tailored to the kayōkyoku genre, using almost no kobushi vocal ornamentation, making it one of the most singable songs in his catalog.
After taking in the lyrics, which passionately and warmly express feelings toward a close friend, be sure to give it your all at karaoke.
Grim ReaperYonezu Kenshi
This is a song that gives a modern twist to the world of classic rakugo.
It portrays the story of a debt-ridden man and the Grim Reaper through Kenshi Yonezu’s distinctive lens.
The lyrics incorporate dialects, and the arrangement features elements of jazz and blues.
It was released in June 2021 as the B-side to the single “Pale Blue.” In the music video, Yonezu himself plays various roles—such as a rakugo performer and audience members—brilliantly recreating the world of rakugo.
With meticulous attention to detail, the production offers a new way to enjoy both music and rakugo.
It’s recommended for those who want to reflect on human desire and fate.
A track with a tasteful Japanese flair.
Downtown Innocencetatsumi yūto
True to its catchphrase, “Enka with all its might!”, this is Yuto Tatsumi’s debut song that brought a fresh breeze to the enka world.
When it was released in 2018, Tatsumi was a university student, and the fact that an active college student was debuting as an enka singer drew a great deal of attention.
As the title suggests, it has the feel of a hymn to life, brightly and breezily singing vivid scenes set in a downtown neighborhood.
If you like upbeat, major-key enka, I definitely recommend trying it at karaoke.
The melody is simple and easy to remember, and once you get the basic enka techniques down, there aren’t many complicated vocal runs.
The overall key is on the lower side, so even those who aren’t confident with high notes should find it easy to sing.
It’s also a great choice for enka beginners as a first song to tackle!
A fresh starttatsumi yūto
While Yuto Tatsumi masterfully handles pop kayōkyoku-style songs as well, if you prefer the classic enka he’s known for, we recommend “Shinki Itten.” Released in 2023 as his sixth single, it’s a traditional enka number that showcases Tatsumi’s strengths as a skilled enka singer.
It incorporates quintessential enka techniques like kobushi (melodic turns) and vibrato throughout, which may feel a bit challenging for absolute beginners.
That said, its structure is relatively simple for enka, and if you’re somewhat accustomed to singing enka, the difficulty is actually on the lower side.
For newcomers, this song is also a great piece to practice enka vocal techniques.
Be a lion.tatsumi yūto
This is a song that lets you fully enjoy the appeal of Yuto Tatsumi as a manly enka singer, even though he’s also strongly associated with the image of a sweet-faced “prince” of the enka world.
Shishi ni Nare is the B-side to his 2021 single Sasowarete Eden.
While the title track follows a kayōkyoku style, as mentioned, Shishi ni Nare is classic, straight-ahead enka.
It’s in a major key with the feel of powerful, masculine enka, set in a relatively low key, and it incorporates fundamental enka techniques throughout.
For beginners to enka, it’s a great entry point—you might try practicing with this song.