Songs with titles starting with “Ki” [Great for karaoke & shiritori!]
Songs with titles starting with “ki,” featuring many frequently appearing words like “kimi” (you) and “kibou” (hope).
Hit songs pop up regularly, and their impactful phrases and fresh, distinctive worlds leave a strong impression.
I can’t think of many off the top of my head, so I want to look them up a bit…! We’ve gathered a list of songs with titles that start with “ki” that might come in handy at such times.
Please use it not only when you’re curious about what songs begin with “ki,” but also as inspiration for word-chain games or choosing tracks at karaoke.
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- Songs with titles that start with a number. Useful for karaoke or playlist selection.
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Songs with Titles Starting with 'Ki' [Great for Karaoke & Shiritori!] (71–80)
KILL MY LOVEMiliyah Kato
A single released in August 2022, it’s an addictive dance tune.
What stands out is how the song portrays an independent protagonist who affirms herself by saying “I’m good as I am,” rather than relying on someone else.
The beat, infused with elements of hip-hop and R&B, grabs the listener’s heart.
It’s a track that showcases her expressive range.
When you’re struggling with love, this number gives you the courage to love yourself more.
The summer you gave meLeo Ieiri
This is a celebrated song by Leo Ieiri that became a massive hit as the theme for the Monday 9 p.
m.
drama Koinaka.
Overlapping with the drama’s heartrending story starring Sota Fukushi and Tsubasa Honda, it’s a song that surely tightens many listeners’ chests.
Released in August 2015 as her 10th single, the track delicately depicts the sweet yet bittersweet emotions—from the pure beginning of a romance, to the frustrating drift of hearts without noticing, and the regret upon realizing there’s no going back.
Leo Ieiri’s clear, powerful vocals highlight the fleeting nature of summer and love.
It’s a beautiful, wistful summer song that makes you suddenly remember someone you loved, someone you may never see again.
osmanthus (fragrant orange osmanthus; sweet olive)Aina the End
A song themed around the sweet fragrance that drifts through the autumn season.
Sung by Aina The End, also known as a member of BiSH, it was included on her 2021 album THE END.
Completed together with Seiji Kameda, it has been shaped into a grand ballad.
The lyrics—depicting memories revived by scent and a confrontation with one’s own weaknesses—are distinctive, and resonate deeply alongside her one-of-a-kind husky voice.
The track is based on a demo created about six years before she joined BiSH, and while listening to this beautiful number, graced by a melancholic piano tone, why not spend a sentimental autumn night?
Surely a miracleYuichiro Hanada, Maya Nagata
Perfect for spring, new beginnings, and the new school term—here’s an introduction to “Kitto Kiseki,” a song parents and children will want to listen to together.
Some listeners may find courage and hope in the message woven into the lyrics.
The song is being presented as the Song of April 2025.
Of course it suits the season of new encounters in spring, but it’s also a great listen when you’re feeling down or after a quarrel with a friend—it may help you feel gratitude for the people you meet and a sense of destiny.
It might even turn your attention to encounters with animals and nature beyond humans.
What a wonderful song.
your smileYuichiro Hanada, Maya Nagata
“Kimi no Egao” first appeared as the theme song for NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho,” broadcast in September 1985.
The song was written by Kazuki Takase (lyrics) and Yoshinori Tanaka (music).
It celebrates the brightness and happiness brought by children’s smiles, featuring a simple, warm melody.
With heartwarming lyrics perfect for a children’s program, it evokes the bond between parents and children.
It gently conveys a kindness that helps smiles spread naturally in everyday life.
Even today, it remains beloved by both children and adults.
Applause for you!Yuichiro Hanada, Maya Nagata, Makoto Fukuo, Anzuki Akimoto
Clapping serves as the motif for a bright, refreshing cheer song, “Kimi ni Hakushu!” which appeared as the February 2023 song on NHK’s Okaasan to Issho.
The lyrics were written by the unit “Aritarou,” and the composition was handled by Taro Masuda himself.
Its rhythmic melody and handclaps resonate with fun! The lyrics are filled with positive phrases like “A round of applause for the one I love,” “A round of applause for being born,” and “A round of applause for the miracle that we met,” making it a song that brings energy and gratitude to both children and adults.
Be sure to listen while clapping along with your kids!
Can you see？ I’m SUSHIPikotaro
It’s a masterpiece packed with humor and charm that vividly subverts the image of “PPAP.” And this time, the star is sushi! The song is included on the album “I have a PPAP,” released in July 2018, and it was also broadcast on NHK’s Minna no Uta that summer.
Its catchy mix of English and Japanese phrases could help kids learn new words while having fun.
Listen to it with friends from overseas, and it’s sure to become the perfect communication tool for introducing Japan’s food culture in a fun way!