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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!

Songs with titles starting with “Na”. Hints for shiritori! (281–290)

Nothing specialSakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46 “Nothing special” Music Video
Nothing specialSakurazaka46

Among the Sakamichi groups, the idol group Keyakizaka46 is especially known for its stylish musicality.

While many of their songs are complex, their newly released track “Nothing special” is different.

It’s a mid-tempo piece with an impressive, grand arrangement, but it features numerous rests and gently flowing pitch movement, making it exceptionally easy to sing.

The vocal range isn’t exactly narrow, yet it doesn’t go particularly high either, so in many respects it can be considered a very singable song.

Be sure to add it to your repertoire.

Reconciliation Cream Puff=LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 17th Single c/w 'Make-Up Cream Puff' [MV full]
Reconciliation Cream Puff=LOVE

A song by =LOVE that portrays the aftermath of a lovers’ quarrel—wracked by regret, reflection, and self-reproach, and weighed down by anxiety.

Set to a melodious pop tune, it captures the wavering between “Is it their fault? Is it mine?” and a heartfelt wish to make up.

Released on July 31, 2024 as a coupling track to the single “Zettai Idol Yamenai de,” the lyrics were written by producer Rino Sashihara, with Hitomi Takamatsu and Iori Noguchi serving as double centers.

This sweet yet bittersweet story resonates with anyone struggling in a precious relationship where they can’t quite speak their true feelings to the one they love.

Transparent in summerTwinfield

Transparent in Summer / Twinfield feat. Hatsune Miku
Transparent in summerTwinfield

A refreshing love song wrapped in the transparency of summer.

Released in 2024 by Twinfield, this piece stands out with its crystal-clear melodic lines and shimmering sound.

Centered on themes of summer memories and secret feelings of love, its sentimental lyrics tighten the heart.

Give it a listen, and it will surely carry a fresh, cleansing breeze into yours.

Songs with titles starting with “Na”. Hints for shiritori! (291–300)

NameHanbureddāzu

Humbreaders “Name” Music Video
NameHanbureddāzu

A heartwarming song that portrays affection for a loved one.

Included on Humbreaders’ album “Guitar,” released in November 2021, this track is notable for its refreshing melody that tenderly embraces the difficulty of calling someone by name and the singer’s own clumsiness.

While taking the long way around, the protagonist’s search for a bond with someone special is powerfully expressed through a driving sound.

Featured as the ending theme for the TV anime “Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai,” its music video also stands out for its innovative fusion with live painting.

It’s the perfect song for those who want to stay true to themselves while honestly expressing their feelings.

I’ll call your name.rakkuraifu

LACCO TOWER / I'll Call Your Name [Music Video] (TV Anime “Bungo Stray Dogs” Ending Theme)
I'll call your name.rakkuraifu

This is a heartwarming song that gently sings about the importance of human connection.

Crafted in May 2016 by Luck Life, a four-piece rock band from Osaka, the story brims with the comfort found in calling someone by name and the joy of mutually recognizing each other’s presence.

With a melodious sound and carefully chosen words, the piece reaches out to accompany our everyday lives.

It was also selected as the ending theme for the anime “Bungo Stray Dogs,” resonating with many listeners.

A gem of a medium-tempo ballad, it’s the kind of song you’ll want to hear while thinking of someone dear.

Naniwa Iroha-bushiKanjani∞

A debut work distinguished by a unique musical style that fuses enka and rock.

Quoting the traditional Japanese “Iroha Uta,” it powerfully sings of the joys and hardships of everyday life while praising Kansai’s culture and the temperament of its people.

The song strongly conveys Kanjani Eight’s love and pride for their hometown.

Released exclusively in the Kansai region in August 2004 and nationwide the following month, it was used as the ending theme for the TV Tokyo variety show “Ura-Jani.” Highly recommended for those who want to savor a distinctly Kansai atmosphere or who are interested in a fusion of traditional Japanese music and contemporary sound.

It was rainy again in Nagasaki today.Maekawa Kiyoshi

Kiyoshi Maekawa “It Was Rainy Again Today in Nagasaki” (Lyric Video)
It was rainy again in Nagasaki today.Maekawa Kiyoshi

The classic song that marked vocalist Kiyoshi Maekawa’s memorable starting point, “Nagasaki wa Kyou mo Ame Datta” (“It Was Raining Again in Nagasaki Today”), was a smash hit released in 1969 by Hiroshi Uchiyamada and the Cool Five.

It’s also a quintessential ‘local song,’ and a popular Nagasaki-themed number alongside “Nagasaki no Onna” and “Nagasaki Blues.” It has since been covered by many singers, and Maekawa himself continues to perform it as a solo artist, so most people have likely heard it at least once regardless of generation.

The piece is in 4/4 time with a melody that’s essentially built on triplets, and it briefly weaves in a 2/4 measure at the climactic part of the chorus.

It’s best sung with careful attention to the rhythm.