Songs with titles that start with “Na.” A hint for shiritori!
Do any songs come to mind that start with “na”? There are lots of words that begin with “na” and seem likely to be used in song titles—like “natsu” (summer), “nagisa” (beach), and “namae” (name).
In this article, we’ll introduce a bunch of songs with titles that start with “na.” Feel free to use this as a reference for shiritori using only song titles, or for karaoke shiritori where you pick the next song based on the last letter of the previous title.
Let’s dive right in!
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Songs with titles starting with 'Na'. A hint for shiritori! (151–160)
Nagoya YearningMatsubara Miho
Set against the streets of Nagoya, this work depicts a graceful, pure love between a man and a woman.
Beautifully performed by Miho Matsubara, it was released as a single in March 2025.
The music video, featuring a sibling co-appearance with her younger brother, Tanishi Matsubara, also drew attention.
With lyrics by Issei Mine and composition by Kiyotaka Takeuchi—both highly accomplished creators—the piece weaves a gem-like melody infused with the emotions of both protagonists.
It is recommended for those seeking a heartwarming kayōkyoku whose tender feelings for a loved one resonate deeply.
Be Nankuru-kunBEGIN
BEGIN captivates with a warm yet powerful sound that only three musicians from Ishigaki Island, Okinawa could create.
This piece, which closes their first masterful album in seven years, Taiyo (The Sun), is a song that deeply evokes the spirit of the island songs at their roots.
The Okinawan phrase “nankuru nai sa,” which carries the profound meaning, “If you keep doing the right thing without losing heart, a good day will come,” resonates gently through the melody.
Even as we are buffeted by the waves of life and bear the sorrow of losing what we hold dear, these lyrics softly encourage us to keep facing forward, warming the heart as they do.
When your heart feels a little tired, why not let yourself be wrapped in the kindness this song offers?
No way—I’ve fallen in love.Kyanjani∞
This is a bittersweet unrequited-love song that comically portrays a girl’s complex feelings.
After hearing a rumor from a friend that “he” was at a park with another woman, the protagonist tries desperately to brush it off, yet becomes so flustered she starts to sweat.
Many listeners will likely relate to how she’s bewildered by feelings she hadn’t even noticed in herself and, despite putting on a brave face, genuinely cherishes him.
Released by Canjani∞ in May 2023, the song features lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto and choreography by TAKAHIRO, well known from the Sakamichi Series.
At the dome tour that December, where it was performed for the first time, the group delighted fans with a surprise appearance in women’s attire.
Give Up on SummerNaoko Ken
This song, which depicts a melancholy love story on a gloomy rainy day sung by Naoko Ken, was originally by Southern All Stars.
Ken released it as a cover in September 1982.
Her wistful vocals beautifully capture seaside scenery and the poignancy of summer’s end.
The tender way she sings, in a husky voice, about the wavering hearts of a couple caught in a sudden downpour and the fragility of love is deeply moving.
After its release, the song reached No.
5 on the Oricon weekly chart and won the Gold Prize at the 24th Japan Record Awards in 1982.
It was also performed at the 33rd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen that same year.
With its relaxed tempo, it’s pleasantly immersive, drawing you into Ken’s distinctive world.
It’s a classic that’s perfect for those who want to enjoy a smooth, subdued atmosphere in karaoke.
Nameless PoemMr.Children
Mr.Children’s fifth album, Deep Sea, released in 1996 and a massive hit with total sales exceeding 2.7 million copies, is a shocking concept album that overturned the band’s image.
While it includes hits like “Nameless Poem” and “Flower -Mémento-Mori-,” the overarching tone is a dark, weighty world that engulfs the listener.
Kazutoshi Sakurai’s word choices, which seem to gouge at his inner self, merge with progressive sonics to vividly portray human loneliness and nihilism.
It’s the perfect record for those who want to experience the band’s artistry beyond pure pop, or to immerse themselves in music that unfolds like a single story.
Summer, beer, and rock ’n’ rollKetsumeishi
It’s an irresistibly bright rock ’n’ roll number that feels like a herald of summer’s arrival.
You can just picture the feverish scene: soaking up the sun, working up a sweat, and reveling in beer and music from morning till night.
This track was included on the single “Danjo 6-nin Natsu Monogatari,” released in July 2006, and can also be heard on the album “Ketsunopolis 5.” At a summer festival or a barbecue with friends, dance the night away with a beer in hand, and you might just make the kind of unforgettable memories that blow the summer heat away.
Song titles that start with “Na.” A hint for shiritori! (161–170)
nurseTHE NURSE
Exploding onto the 1980s music scene like a bolt of lightning, THE NURSE were a girls’ hardcore punk band.
Produced by heavyweights like Baki of GASTUNK and Tam of THE STALIN, they distilled their raw, primal impulse into a ferociously visceral sound.
Many listeners must have been blown away, thinking, “Is this really the sound of teenage girls?” Their active period was brief, and the members’ backgrounds remain shrouded in mystery, but the impact hasn’t faded.
Interest is surging again, with their debut work being reissued in 2025.