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Songs with titles that start with “Sa”: a roundup you can use for shiritori or karaoke

What songs come to mind with titles that start with “Sa”? In this article, we’ll introduce songs whose titles begin with “Sa,” which are handy for games like song-title shiritori or karaoke with letter restrictions.

When you think of “sa,” many people picture sakura (cherry blossoms) that bloom beautifully in spring—and along with that, there are countless songs that have “sakura” in their titles.

Starting with the power word “sakura,” we’ve gathered a variety of songs whose titles begin with “sa.” Be sure to check them out and use them in different situations!

Songs whose titles start with “Sa”. A roundup you can use for shiritori or karaoke (141–150)

After the cherry blossomsTani Yuuki, Ryo‘LEFTY’Miyata, cross-dominance

After the Sakura [MV] - Tani Yuuki, Ryo 'LEFTY' Miyata, cross-dominance
After the cherry blossomsTani Yuuki, Ryo‘LEFTY’Miyata, cross-dominance

This work, a collaboration between cross-dominance led by Ryo ‘LEFTY’ Miyata and Tani Yuuki, first gained buzz when a short version of the track was pre-released on TikTok, coinciding with the arrival of spring.

It also received widespread support as the official theme song for SAKURA MUSIC FES.

2025, held in March 2025.

Its appeal lies in a message that gently accompanies the lingering afterglow of falling cherry blossoms and the anxieties of starting a new chapter in life.

Listening to it will surely give you courage too.

It’s a perfect track for videos with friends, so be sure to check it out!

Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46’s latest track, which layers the beautiful hues of cherry blossoms with the fleeting poignancy of their fall, is an essential number for spring drives.

Released in February 2023 as the title track of their fifth single, it features Rena Moriya at center.

Debuting at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart, it has been embraced by many listeners since its release.

The lyrics, themed around graduation and new departures, delicately capture emotions swaying with the changing seasons and truly strike a chord.

Its melodic, wistful sound makes it perfect BGM for driving beneath avenues of cherry trees in bloom.

While carrying the sadness of parting, this song also gives you the courage to take a new step forward.

Feel the spring breeze and be sure to listen on your way to your destination, together with your cherished memories!

cherry blossom night breezeSukima Suichi

It’s a ballad that conjures up a spring night, with a slightly chilly breeze brushing your cheeks, steeped in quiet and atmosphere.

Unlike the dazzling image of cherry blossoms, it carefully depicts the doubts kept in the heart and emotions that sway.

Takumi Ohashi’s heartrending vocals and Shintaro Tokita’s delicate piano vividly convey the feel of the night air.

This song is included on the album “Natsugumo Noise,” released in June 2004.

Although it wasn’t released as a single, it was selected for the compilation album “sakura songs” released in March 2007, and has continued to be loved by fans as a hidden gem.

Flashy spring songs are nice, but this is the one to listen to on a night when you want to quietly sense the changing of the seasons.

Surely it will calm your heart, along with nostalgic memories.

Songs whose titles start with “Sa.” A roundup useful for shiritori and karaoke (151–160)

Sakura RoadTōhōshinki

TVXQ / “Sakuramichi” Music Video (Full Version)
Sakura RoadTōhōshinki

Spring excites us with new encounters, yet it also brings the sadness of leaving familiar places behind.

It’s at times like these that a beautiful ballad by Tohoshinki gently stays by your side.

Released as a single in February 2015, it was also chosen as the theme song for the drama “Hanayome Noren.” The lyrics, which depict setting off down a path where cherry blossoms dance and sing of an unchanging bond, are sure to make your heart swell.

With the duo’s powerful yet tender vocals intertwining, this song is a classic that gives courage in the season of departures.

Give it a listen on mornings when you’re starting a new chapter at school or work, or on nights when you’re thinking of someone dear who’s far away.

Thank you, FRIENDS!!Aqours

Aqours is a unit formed by the cast of the school idol project Love Live! Sunshine!!.

This heartwarming number delivers heartfelt thanks to the fans and friends who have supported them, conveyed straight through the harmony of all the members.

Released in 2018, it was created as the theme song for the live event “Love Live! Sunshine!! Aqours 4th LoveLive! ~Sailing to the Sunshine~.” Its message—affirming the time spent together and reaffirming the bonds that carry them into the future—stirs the hearts of listeners.

Why not dedicate it to friends who have run alongside you toward your dreams, or to partners who have shared both joys and hardships, as a way to express the feelings that are usually too shy to say out loud?

Thank you for your loveGLAY

A GLAY number imbued with a pure prayer that quietly wishes for the happiness of someone dear who is far away.

It was released in May 2011 as a charity song for the Great East Japan Earthquake, with all proceeds donated, and is well known for that.

Sparked by vocalist TERU’s acoustic performance shared on social media, the song was later put on CD as a coupling track to the single “Bible.” It has also been used in activities by the Japanese Red Cross Society, continuing to offer comfort to many hearts along with hopes for recovery support.

The lyrics—thinking of someone while gazing up at the night sky—overflow with kindness that brings reassurance in anxious days.

How about sending this song, along with gratitude and encouragement, to friends or family working hard far away?

Thank You!MILLIONSTARS

[MV] Anime 'The Idolmaster Million Live!' × 'Thank You!' [#TheIdolmaster 20th Anniversary Year]
Thank You!MILLIONSTARS

When it comes to expressing gratitude, a high-energy idol song is the way to go! Sung by the 50-member idol group MILLIONSTARS, this is the memorable number that marked the beginning.

Included on the 2013 single “THE IDOLM@STER LIVE THE@TER PERFORMANCE 01,” it has long been loved as the theme song for the game “THE IDOLM@STER Million Live!” The earnest determination to make their dreams come true on a handmade stage and the lyrics brimming with thanks to fans are enough to set your heart ablaze just by listening.

The passionate feelings behind the phrase “a handmade Budokan” are still talked about among fans today.

True to its straightforward title, this song is perfect for delivering a heartfelt “thank you” to your cherished friends.

It’s the ultimate anthem everyone can shout along to together.