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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Songs that start with “U” compiled. Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke songs! (171–180)
fireworks (launched into the sky)AUN J kurashikku ōkesutora
Composed solely of traditional Japanese instruments, the AUN J Classic Orchestra is a music ensemble that fuses Japanese tradition with a contemporary sensibility.
In this work, they skillfully express the fleeting lights that color the summer night sky and the bittersweet feelings of love layered over them through the sounds of shakuhachi, koto, and taiko.
Precisely because there are no vocals, the listener’s imagination is stirred, and the emotionally rich melodies resonate deeply.
If you listen on a quiet night at summer’s end, you may feel the profound timbre of the Japanese instruments gently seep into your heart.
withNakajima Miyuki
A gem-like ballad that portrays the warmth of walking alongside someone.
Released in August 1990, it’s Miyuki Nakajima’s 25th single and is also included on the album “Yoru o Yuke.” Against a gentle melody, it sings of the emotional nuances of a protagonist who, burdened by a loneliness like traveling through a desert where words don’t connect, resolves to walk together with someone precious.
This work gently gives a push to those standing at a new threshold in life.
Each listen renews our sense of how precious human connections are.
Ballad of a SingerSaito Kazuyoshi
Kazuyoshi Saito’s 1997 song “Utautai no Ballad” is a timeless classic loved across generations.
Its lyrics are filled with the joy of singing and pure love, and its melody remains a favorite among karaoke fans today.
Simple enough for anyone to hum yet profoundly moving, the words will surely evoke special memories for women in their 50s.
Why not listen as you reflect on the past—or grab a karaoke mic and shout an “I love you” from the bottom of your heart? As a page from their youth and a song to color the days ahead, it’s sure to give strength.
Let me give you a songTakeuchi Mariya
Among Mariya’s songs, this one feels especially warm.
Written in 2024 as the theme song for the drama “Subarashiki Kana, Sensei!” its tender, enveloping vocals and familiar, easy-to-hum melody offer a gentle warmth that makes you want to find yourself singing it in everyday moments.
The unadorned lyrics, too, feel like something that can quietly support you in the small, ordinary scenes of daily life.
Erika Ikuta joins the chorus in the final refrain.
Filled with Mariya’s wish to “make people happy through song,” it’s a heartwarming masterpiece that invites each listener to picture the face of someone dear to them.
That rumored kidmurasaki ima
Singer-songwriter Shion, a woman who has gained popularity for her musical style that incorporates various genres based on R&B.
While her hallmark is her strong vocal ability, she sometimes releases tracks that emphasize musicality rather than vocal prowess.
One such song is “Uwasa no Ano Ko” (That Rumored Girl).
The key is B-flat minor, so teenage girls should be able to sing it in the original key without issue.
There are quite a few falls, so it’s best to practice that technique separately before tackling this piece.
Collection of songs that start with “U.” Great for shiritori or choosing karaoke tracks! (181–190)
Beautiful finsupittsu
This is a song by Spitz that drew major attention as the theme for the film Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine.
Released in April 2023 as their 46th single, it debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Single Rankings.
It’s easy to believe the story that Masamune Kusano delved deeply into the film’s script to write the song—the result resonates profoundly with the narrative.
The poetic worldview, evoking an image of someone swimming powerfully forward while carrying their wounds—wounds that become part of their individuality—feels quintessentially Spitz.
Its popularity is also growing as a staple summer song of the Reiwa era.
With its crystal-clear sound and an uplifting chorus, it’s perfect for summer drives.
Brimming with kindness that seems to nudge children forward as they step into the future on their own, it’s a true gem of a song.
seashouka
When it comes to songs that evoke the quintessential summer scenes of Japan, many people might recall this melody.
The glitter of the daytime sea beyond the pine groves, and the calm of the night sea with fishing fires gently swaying—these beautiful images seep into the heart, carried by the unhurried tune.
The song first appeared in March 1941.
Even amid wartime, this work sings of the grandeur of nature and the peaceful rhythms of people’s lives, and it has continued to be loved across generations—earning first place in 2000 in the “Sea Songs We Want to Preserve for the 21st Century.” Why not hum it together with your family as you trace memories from your childhood?