A roundup of songs with titles starting with 'Da' (Dai-〇〇, Diamond, etc.)
When you think of songs that start with “da,” what words come to mind?
You might think, “It’s a voiced hiragana syllable, so there probably aren’t many.
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,” but there are actually plenty: words like “Dai— (Big/Great —),” “Diamond,” “Dare (Who),” and “Datte (Because/Even if),” among others.
What’s more, these are exactly the kinds of words that often appear in song titles.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of songs with titles that start with “da,” including the examples above and many more.
Use it as a handy resource for ‘shiritori karaoke’ or ‘song title shiritori’!
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- Songs with titles that start with “Chi.” Useful as hints for word-chain games!
Collection of songs with titles starting with “Da” [Dai-XX, Diamond, etc.] (101–110)
W/X/YTani Yuuki
Tani Yuuki’s song features gentle lyrics that capture everyday, unassuming moments and a soothing melody that leaves a lasting impression.
It portrays the calm flow of time between lovers through familiar scenes like the sound of the TV and the laundry.
The title, which uses the male and female chromosomes, is striking as well.
Since its release in May 2021, the song has resonated with many people, surpassing 300 million cumulative streams within the period by December 2022.
It is a heartwarming love song that makes you want to look back on the sweet and bitter days of love that everyone experiences at least once.
Until my love reaches you.Strawberry Prince
A sweet, heartwarming love song perfect for Valentine’s Day has arrived from Strawberry Prince.
Gently expressing the feeling of being in love like milk and chocolate melting together, this piece was written and composed by Root.
The protagonist’s nervousness as they practice their confession over and over, their resolve to share their feelings, and their earnest wish to reach the one they care for are all woven into a warm melody.
Released on February 14, 2025, this song will gently give you a push—whether you’re making homemade Valentine’s chocolates or looking for the courage to speak your heart.
I love you.Ai Otsuka
Ai Otsuka’s love ballad weaves profound devotion to a lover together with a delicate acoustic arrangement.
Within its gentle melody lies a tender ache and a vow of eternal love, making it a song that truly resonates.
Released in October 2004 and widely discussed as the theme song for the NHK drama “Tokio: A Message to My Father,” this piece was also included on the albums LOVE JAM and Ai am BEST, and has become a staple in her live performances.
It’s the perfect track for those wanting to dwell on memories with a cherished partner or for anyone holding unspoken feelings in their heart.
For someone troubled by love, it will quietly give a reassuring push forward.
fireworks (launched into the sky)DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu
A collaboration song by female singer DAOKO and singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu.
Released in August 2017 as the theme song for the animated film “Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?”, it created a huge buzz.
Blending piano, strings, and electronica with DAOKO’s clear, translucent vocals, it paints a fragile and beautiful world like fireworks coloring the summer night sky.
The lyrics, which capture a fleeting moment of youth, are sure to resonate deeply with listeners.
It’s a masterpiece that gently embraces a bittersweet feeling—perfect for listening to at the end of summer.
Daikon BlossomSayuri Ishikawa
For Sayuri Ishikawa, the first song that marked the dawn of the 2010s was Daikon no Hana.
As you’d expect with Ishikawa, the lyrics are by Osamu Yoshioka, and the composition is by Chiaki Oka—her collaborator on songs like Hatoba Shigure.
It was released as a single in March 2010.
With lyrics and a melody that carry a sense of melancholy while still looking forward—an anthem to life—and Ishikawa’s signature soaring high notes, it’s a masterpiece many people will want to try at karaoke.
The vocal range is relatively wide, so focus on clear contrast between the high and low sections.
Since kobushi and vibrato aren’t emphasized much, it’s accessible even for beginners to enka.
Collection of Song Titles That Start with “Da” [Dai-◯◯, Diamond, etc.] (111–120)
Loved by anyoneKeisuke Yamauchi
“Dare ni Aisaretemo” (Loved by Anyone) is a single released in 2022 by Keisuke Yamauchi, with lyrics by Masao Urino, a prolific songwriter who has produced countless classics since the Showa era.
It’s a romantic and dramatic, quintessential kayōkyoku number that highlights Yamauchi’s sultry vocals; many people have likely added it to their karaoke repertoire.
While it doesn’t feature astonishingly high notes, the overall range is quite wide, so be sure to learn the melody thoroughly—moving confidently between the low and high notes—before tackling it at karaoke.
The enka-style kobushi (ornamental vocal turns) are kept modest, making it relatively approachable for those who find that technique difficult.
dandelionDa-iCE
A song about the strength to survive adversity and the hope that carries us forward has arrived from Da-iCE.
Released as a digital single in April 2023, the track was chosen as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Keiji to Kenji, Tokidoki Hanji.” The lyrics and composition were handled by Da-iCE vocalist Sota Hanamura.
This powerful mid-tempo ballad leaves a strong impression of resolve to overcome any hardship, like a single flower blooming undaunted through cracks in the asphalt.
The members’ vocals resonate warmly at times and powerfully at others, and the song was included on the album “SCENE” in May.
It’s a track that delivers strength and courage to those feeling anxious before the start of the school season and to everyone standing at a crossroads in life.