A roundup of songs that start with “U.” Perfect for shiritori or picking tracks at karaoke!
When you’re playing word-chain games using J-POP song titles, or doing “shiritori karaoke” where the next song is chosen by the last letter of the previous one, some of you might search for something like “songs that start with XX,” right?
So in this article, we’ll introduce a whole bunch of songs that start with “u.”
There are lots of words that begin with “u” that are commonly used in song titles—like umi (sea), wedding, uso (lie), and utsukushii (beautiful).
We’ve picked out a wide range of songs across different eras and by artists of all genders, so use this as a reference for choosing your next track!
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A roundup of songs that start with 'U'. Perfect for shiritori or choosing karaoke tracks! (101–110)
seaSakushi: Hayashi Ryūha / Sakkyoku: Inoue Takeshi
A well-known school song that conjures up vivid images of the vast blue sea.
It’s also famous that lyricist Ryuha Hayashi and composer Takeshi Inoue both came from Gunma Prefecture, which has no coastline.
Perhaps that’s why the piece overflows with pure awe and longing for a scene they encountered for the first time.
Introduced in a Ministry of Education textbook in 1941, it was later selected in 2007 as one of the “100 Best Japanese Songs.” Many people may find childhood memories of singing it coming back.
It’s a classic that brings gentle moments, inviting parents and children to hum along together.
LieYaita Hitomi
Hitomi Yaida’s classic “Uso” (Lie).
It’s a well-known song, so for many people, when they think of a ballad by her, this is the one that comes to mind first.
The track’s appeal lies in its very relaxed tempo.
While Yaida often writes songs with a wide vocal range, this piece has a narrower range and gentle pitch movement.
There are moments of falsetto, but she’s intentionally using falsetto for notes that could easily be sung in chest voice, so even those who aren’t confident in their range can sing it without difficulty.
Wait For The SunHi-STANDARD
Amid its powerful sound, this track conveys a poignant yet determined will.
It is included on the first album, “GROWING UP,” released in November 1995.
The lyrics depict someone chasing their dreams, believing that the sun will rise someday.
That somewhat naive yet straightforward stance is truly moving.
When you’re challenging yourself and feel like your spirit might break, or when you’re anxious about the future, listening to this song will surely give you the courage to face tomorrow.
This work stands like an anthem that stays close to everyone pursuing their dreams.
Ephemeral Flowermizuki sayoko
Though they know it’s a forbidden love, they can’t stop the feelings that keep growing.
Utakata no Hana, sung by enka vocalist Sayoko Mizuki—whose expressive power honed through Japanese dance is striking—gives voice to that aching, bittersweet longing.
It’s a ballad of deep emotion that portrays the perilous feelings of a married career woman who finds herself drawn to a younger man.
As she’s unsettled by his straightforward, youthful gaze, her heart sways beyond her control, and the protagonist’s inner conflict is conveyed with piercing clarity through Mizuki’s gently resonant voice.
If you’re struggling with the complications of adult love, this song might quietly stay by your side.
infightingSenchimentaru Shiti Romansu
Sentimental City Romance, formed in Nagoya and still active today, brought a refreshing breeze to Japan’s rock scene with a sound that fused West Coast rock and country.
Their debut track centers on the everyday squabbles of lovers, yet the sound is astonishingly sophisticated.
The precise choral work and deft twin-guitar ensemble reach a level of polish that makes sense of the 1975 anecdote that Haruomi Hosono declined to produce them.
This song later served as the theme for a TV drama and brims with the charm that can be called the essence of “Sench.” It’s a comfortable rock tune you’ll want to spin on a lazy holiday afternoon.
Songs That Start With “U”: Perfect for Word-Chain Games and Karaoke! (111–120)
Broadcast of Reality and Emptinesstōshō no eto
Before you know it, you can’t escape its post-electronica sound.
Created by the Vocaloid producer Frostbite no Eto, it was released in September 2025.
Through NurseRobo_TypeT’s translucent vocals, backward-leaning emotions quietly resonate, and as you listen, it feels like you’re having a dialogue with yourself.
Put it on during a night when you want to brood alone in silence, and it will sink in deeply.
Be sure to listen closely.
Beautiful worldAimer
When I listen to this track, I’m captivated by the sheer beauty of the voice’s resonance.
Recorded with the intention of conveying emotion through timbre before words, the piece stands out for its crystalline, transparent sound.
The lyrics, which begin with the image of a gentle rain, depict small lights and hopes found in everyday life, quietly nestling close to the listener’s heart.
Chosen as the corporate CM song for Idemitsu Kosan airing from November 2024, it was included on and released as the single “SCOPE” in February 2025.
Give it a listen when you want to rediscover the beauty of the world.