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!
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Na”
- Collection of song titles that start with 'Ni'
- Songs and famous songs with titles that start with “Ne”
- Songs with titles starting with 'Nu' [Great for karaoke & word-chain games!]
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs that start with “Nu”
- A roundup of songs with titles that start with “N” [There are actually more than you’d expect!!]
- Songs with titles starting with “No” (Perfect for karaoke and shiritori!)
- Songs with titles that start with “Sa”: a roundup you can use for shiritori or karaoke
- Recommended for teenage girls! Easy-to-sing karaoke songs
- Songs with titles that start with a number. Useful for karaoke or playlist selection.
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “N”
- Songs with titles that start with “Su.” A collection of tracks useful for shiritori.
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with “No”
Songs with titles starting with 'Na'. A hint for shiritori! (211–220)
Summer Dream NoisyAsaka
This track dynamically captures the fleeting brilliance of summer and the tension lurking beneath it! Released as a single in August 2022, it was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Summertime Rendering.
Asaka’s soulful vocals seem to mirror the protagonist’s determination to carve out a future.
Set to a fast-paced rock sound, it delivers the struggles within a time loop and the earnest longing for a glimmer of hope.
If you love thrilling songs, this one’s irresistible—guaranteed to set your heart ablaze!
Summer HeroineKawai Naoko
It’s a wonderfully refreshing tune that conjures up a seaside sparkling under the summer sun.
Naoko Kawai’s bright, soaring vocals carry the heroine’s summertime thrills and that slightly bittersweet urge to act a little more grown-up.
Released as a single in June 1982, it reached No.
7 on the Oricon chart and, together with the album of the same name, “Summer Heroine,” became a favorite among many fans.
Play it on a summer drive or at a resort, and you’ll feel that glittering mood of those days come rushing back.
It’s the perfect number for anyone who wants to bask in nostalgic summer memories or just lift their spirits.
End of SummerShimizu Shota
As the end of summer draws near, you get that distinctive, aching tightness in your chest, don’t you? In those moments, Shota Shimizu’s timeless ballads gently stay by your side.
They make you feel the memories of a summer romance spreading through your heart like the gradations of a sunset.
The unspoken loneliness the protagonist must be feeling, and the tenderness for days that won’t return, come through vividly in his emotive vocals.
This song is lovingly included on his March 2014 album ENCORE, and is cherished among fans as a hidden gem.
It’s perfect for the threshold of autumn, when the lively season bids farewell and a touch of sentimentality sets in, or for a quiet night spent alone, lost in memories.
If you savor each lyric as you listen, you’ll be drawn even deeper into its world—no question about it.
Please enjoy it that way!
Songs with titles that start with “Na.” Hints for shiritori! (221–230)
Live the summerRyokushokushakai
Set to a fast-paced, exhilarating sound, this song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai doesn’t just capture the brilliance of summer—it also sings of the gritty effort and strength behind it.
The words woven by vocalist Haruko Nagaya, blending soda-pop freshness with a raw, mud-streaked intensity, truly stir the listener’s heart.
Released as a digital-only single in July 2020, the track is also included on the album “SINGALONG.” Known as the theme song for tvk’s “RIDE OF KANAGAWA 2020 High School Baseball,” its warm message offers a powerful cheer and a sense of hope for those chasing their dreams.
It’s a perfect pick for when the end of summer leaves you feeling a little lonely, or when you’re ready to take a new step forward.
Love Letter on the Seashoresawada kenji
It’s a classic song that conjures up the scene of a late-summer beach and the aching emotion of parting from a loved one.
The restrained, ballad-like melody heightens the sense of heartbreak.
With lyrics that weave in exotic resort towns like Amalfi and Nice, it feels like a scene from a film.
The literary gesture of a whistle as a final declaration of love shakes the listener’s heart with bittersweet poignancy.
Conveying the protagonist’s helpless longing through Kenji Sawada’s delicate yet powerful vocals, this track was released in May 1981 as his 33rd single.
Chosen as the summer campaign song for Max Factor, it reached No.
8 on the Oricon charts.
The B-side, “Bye-Bye Jealousy,” was later included on the album S/T/R/I/P/P/E/R.
When you feel sentimental about a summer romance that has passed, this song is sure to stay close to your heart.
Number ShotBatten Shōjo-tai
You’ll be amazed at how well Hakata dialect fits a ska-core sound! This is BATTEN SHOWJO TAI’s ultra-energetic cheer song.
Even if people around you wonder, “What are you doing?”, the message—Go straight down the path you believe in!—comes through loud and clear over an up-tempo band groove.
Featured on their second album, BGM, this track is one they performed when they finally made their long-awaited first appearance at their hometown’s major festival, NUMBER SHOT 2019, held in July 2019.
If you’ve been hesitating to take on a challenge because you’re worried about what others think, this song is sure to give you a powerful push forward!
Memories of a Summer DayHino Teruko
It’s a classic masterfully sung by Teruko Hino, the “Hawaiian Queen.” On a winter beach bathed in moonlight, memories of a passionate summer kiss suddenly return to the heart—you can almost see the scene unfold.
It’s bittersweet yet somehow warm, a song whose afterglow you can bask in.
Her clear voice gently seeps into the listener’s heart.
Released in January 1965, it first appeared as the B-side of a single, but its excellence brought it back as the A-side, and it went on to be loved by more than a million people.
Many will remember Hino’s first appearance at that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen with this very song.
It’s also included on albums such as “Memories of a Summer Day.” On a slightly chilly day, when you want to linger by the window with a warm drink and sink into beautiful memories, this song will surely stay close to your heart.
It’s also lovely to hum along with family or friends and let your thoughts drift to days gone by.