A tear-jerking breakup song that washes the pain away with tears

The end of love is so heartbreaking and painful that the tears just won’t stop, right?

No matter how hard it is, time keeps moving on.

You still have to go to work or school, and that quiet, routine daily life can make the loneliness feel even deeper.

In this article, we’ll introduce tear-jerking breakup songs that gently accompany the hearts of those who’ve been heartbroken.

We’ve gathered songs that will turn your pain into tears and wash it away.

When it’s tough, it’s okay to cry without holding back.

Let the power of music help ease the pain of heartbreak, even just a little.

Playlist

A tear-jerking breakup song that washes the pain away with tears
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	366 daysHY		HY's heart-stirring heartbreak song, the theme song for the movie
2	PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism		A classic from a technically skilled J-pop band
3	me me sheRADWIMPS		The captivating musical world of RADWIMPS
4	First LoveUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada, a masterpiece that sings of adult heartbreak
5	WhyNovelbright		Novelbright's heartrending heartbreak single
6	One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi		Masayoshi Yamazaki's heartbreak songs that resonate with the heart
7	Blue BenchSasuke		Sasuke’s signature song, a bittersweet youthful heartbreak tune.
8	planetariumOtsuka Ai		Ai Otsuka’s bittersweet love song
9	I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki		Noriyuki Makihara’s heartrending breakup song, a moving masterpiece
10	I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo		A song that sings of the end of love and the pain of the heart
11	MPRINCESS PRINCESS		Behind the Scenes of the Legendary PuriPuri Hit 'Diamonds'
12	MetronomeYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s song, a masterpiece that captures the subtleties of emotion.
13	maybeYOASOBI		YOASOBI to produce the theme song for the film “Tabun.”
14	I miss you so much, I want to see you.Nishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s signature song, a classic that sings about the feelings of heartbreak
15	Maplesupittsu		A poignant breakup song by Spitz that paints a picture of hope
16	nape (of the neck)aiko		aiko’s poignant ballad, the pain of heartbreak
17	Because I fell in loveaimyon		A touching masterpiece by Aimyon that resonates with the heart
18	Dried flowersYuuri		The moving impact of “Dry Flower,” a song about the pain of heartbreak
19	GarnetOku Hanako		The theme song of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, a youthful romance
20	SEASONSHamasaki Ayumi		The moving song “murau,” one of Ayumi Hamasaki’s signature tracks
21	change of heartindigo la End		The appeal of a heartrending song that depicts the pain of heartbreak
22	Even though she won’t be my girlfriend anymorewacci		Deep empathy and deep emotion with wacci’s breakup song
23	Be happyHamada Masatoshi		A masterpiece whose Hamada’s heartrending vocals resonate in the heart
24	Like the beginningRen		Singing of the end of a relationship and the bewilderment toward kindness
25	How to Love AfterimagesTele		A ballad singing of Tele’s longing for a lost love
26	Philadelphia fleabaneMY FIRST STORY		A poignant rock song singing about the pain of heartbreak: “Halcyon”
27	In that casemakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu’s heartbreak song
28	Noise cancellationMahiru		A moving R&B song that heals the pain of heartbreak
29	I can’t stop this sadnesstsubaki fakutorī		The pain of heartbreak: Tsubaki Factory expresses it in Shiori Yagi’s graduation single
30	In loveHY		HY's new song helps overcome heartbreak and move forward
31	Liaratarayo		Delicately portraying the complex emotions of parting
32	bookmarkkuriipuhaipe		Farewells and new beginnings in the season when cherry blossoms fall
33	missing youTomioka Ai		A bittersweet love song that expresses the depths of the heart
34	SunshadeYuka		A heart-touching song that delicately portrays the pain of heartbreak
35	Linju Lovemakaroni enpitsu		A moving story depicting love and feelings in the face of death
36	So she’s not your girlfriend, huh?Ueno Yūka		A heartbreak ballad portraying the final moments of lovers who have decided to part ways
37	monologueOmoinotake		An oriental-style mid-tempo ballad. A work by Omoinotake.
38	SakuraMyuk		A bittersweet love song of spring, moved by a mystical singing voice
39	To fall like a roseAKASAKI		A rock song that delicately portrays love and farewell
40	somedaySaucy Dog		A love song that portrays heartbreak and memories
41	Rainy Amusement ParkSasuke		A ballad depicting memories of an amusement park date and a breakup
42	Hide-and-seekYuuri		A ballad that likens a breakup with a live-in partner to a game of hide-and-seek
43	one’s true feelingsFish and Lips		It's a song whose life-sized emotions resonate in the heart. Fis…
44	Flavor Of LifeUtada Hikaru		A classic song by Hikaru Utada that portrays heartbreak
45	crescent moonayaka		Singing about the bittersweetness and optimism of a long-distance relationship
46	existenceTENSONG		A deeply moving song depicting TENSONG's heartbreak
47	Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE		A duet song that portrays love and separation
48	I LOVE YOUkurisu haato		Chris Hart's heartbreak ballad song
49	Only a single voicerokudenashi		A poignant song that comforts heartbreak and loneliness
50	I miss youBEGIN		BEGIN's debut song sings of lingering feelings after a broken heart
51	Ctrl ZChroNoiR		ChroNoiR new song “Lost Love”
52	bullseyeberry meet		A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the emptiness of the heart
53	Faster than meiri		iri's “Faster than me” becomes a TV drama theme song
54	happy ever aftereill		A heartfelt song that sings about the pain of a broken heart
55	Philadelphia fleabaneiScream		Bittersweet music of a 20-year-old depicting the pain of a broken heart
56	Akasaka Rainy Nighthayabusa		Singing a heartbreak story in rainy Akasaka
57	Tears of TomorrowKoseki Mai		A song that soaks into the heart, singing of the pain of heartbreak
58	JōkyōYuuma		Yuma’s heartrending song heals the pain of a broken heart.
59	Love and sorrowKano		Kanou’s emotional song that sings of the pain of heartbreak
60	Dinner Songtuki.		A song that gently expresses the struggle between love and parting
61	sweet peashaitoopu		A love song that depicts the end of a romance
62	Being lovedKazuki		A ballad portraying the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment
63	for a whilerikon densetsu		A ballad that depicts the pain of heartbreak
64	The strong and fleeting onesCocco		A song about a heartrending love facing the betrayal of a beloved
65	Only HumanK		A song of hope where smiles await beyond sorrow
66	freesiaMarushii		A rock ballad that portrays the pain of heartbreak from a woman's perspective
67	habit of laughingIgarashi Haru		A heartfelt song that portrays the pain of an unforgettable love
68	If there’s a “see you”Mirei Touyama		A heartbreak song. A poignant track that sings of gratitude and regret.
69	I can’t put it into wordsofukōsu		Off Course's ballad about the end of love
70	single bedSha ran Q		A ballad that portrays the feelings of recovering from heartbreak and moving forward
71	White LoversKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata's winter ballad song
72	Do whatever the hell you want.sawada kenji		A masterpiece that depicts the premonition of parting and a man's pride
73	Tulipindigo la End		A gemlike ballad that expresses the end of love with tulips
74	bleachingaimyon		Theme song of a youth romance film
75	Oh, my former lovermatsuri		A song that portrays the feelings of a woman trying to move on from a heartbreak
76	roomshaitoopu		A moving song that sings about the pain of heartbreak
77	sympathetic tearsHitoto Yo		Hitoto Yo's debut work, a heartwarming, original sound
78	Why feat. Emimi NodaTakase Tōya		A heartbreak ballad that conveys aching feelings with an emotional vocal performance
79	tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa		Delicately portraying post-breakup emotions with an acoustic guitar
80	tragic heroineMy Hair is Bad		Depicting emotions swaying between lingering heartbreak and a brave facade
81	Act like an adult.suisou gurashi		A bittersweet song portraying the romantic struggles of a woman you meet on the last train
82	I can’t bring myself to hate (you/it).ren		A song that expresses emotions wavering between dependence and affection
83	The Last LieBENI		A bittersweet ballad song by BENI
84	Cinderella BoySaucy Dog		A love story of dependence, tormented by the other’s lies
85	LiarUeto Aya		A song that delicately expresses the complex emotions after a heartbreak
86	To you who didn’t choose meKoresawa		A song that expresses the pain of heartbreak in a pop way
87	catDISH//		A song that portrays the bittersweet end of a love story, with cats as its theme
88	Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu		A signature ballad by Southern that depicts the pain of heartbreak
89	We’re already broken up, you and I.AYANE		A love song that brings back memories of past relationships
90	Sad KissDREAMS COME TRUE		Heartbreak's pain: the only cure is time
91	Tu-tu-luSixTONES		A bittersweet love ballad by SixTONES
92	Kasane AiSoala		Soala’s transparent vocals express emotion
93	Unreachable love songTani Yuuki		Tani Yuuki’s rapid rise and heartrending breakup songs
94	petalback number		A heartbreak song layered over cherry blossom petals
95	Until the day I can no longer rememberback number		A poignant song about parting with a loved one
96	Rouge of Fragmentsbokula.		A rock ballad depicting lingering feelings after a breakup
97	the first strong spring windnishina		Nishina's spring love song
98	Say goodbye to the love I clung to.matsuri		The feelings of a woman trying to move forward and break free from the pain of heartbreak
99	Changing seasonsren		Express the pain of heartbreak in lyrics that people can empathize with
100	pinkshaitoopu		A heartbreak song that portrays the complex emotions of a woman who can’t forget, even after being betrayed
101	AfterwordTonbokōpu		A ballad that sings of heartbreak and positivity
102	the absolute worstMarushii		Malcy’s heartbreak song
103	the depths of the heartrokudenashi		A heartbreaking love ballad by a good-for-nothing
104	Why not me?Misaka Saki		A song that sings of the aching feelings that grow from friendship into love
105	I don’t want to see you; I want to see you.Ueno Yūka		Express the bittersweet emotions of heartbreak through a piano ballad
106	Goodbye-byeTomioka Ai		A delicate song that sings of Ai Tomioka’s pure feelings of love
107	lingering loveKitatani Ruki		Introduction to love songs for heartbroken men
108	You have no eye for it.Ansako		A song that delicately depicts the pain of heartbreak
109	Sentimental KissShio Reira		A ballad by Shio Reira. A gentle portrayal of the end of a romance.
110	HappinessOnda Masanori		A poignant song reflecting on memories of heartbreak
111	Hologram of LoveSKE48		An SKE48 song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and of hope
112	Liar MoonYorushika		A ballad that delicately portrays a sense of loss through piano and vocals
113	passing by each otherSoala		A song that expresses the bittersweet feelings of heartbreak in an R&B style
114	misfortuneren		Ren's song. It depicts the complex emotions after a breakup.
115	That’s all there is to it.Marushii		Depicting lingering attachment and love for someone you broke up with
116	Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai		A bittersweet breakup song of Einstein's famous quotes