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Songs that start with “se”. Use them as references for shiritori or choosing tracks for karaoke!

Have you ever played shiritori using only song titles, or done “karaoke shiritori,” where you decide the next karaoke song in shiritori style?

When you try it, it’s surprisingly hard to come up with titles, which actually makes it exciting.

So in this article, we’ve gathered songs with titles that start with “se,” which you can use in those situations.

When it comes to words that start with “se,” there are many, such as “sekai” (world), “seishun” (youth), and “sen” (thousand).

Let’s dive right in!

Songs that start with “Se.” Use this for shiritori or picking karaoke songs! (71–80)

candidHatsuboshi Gakuen

Hatsuboshi Academy “Candid” Official Music Video (HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN – SEKIRARA)
candidHatsuboshi Gakuen

With its emotionally stirring, weighty strings and a determined vocal that resonates at the core, Minami Juousei—the student council president of First Star Academy, voiced by Mashiro Hinataka—takes center stage.

Released for streaming on February 10, 2026, this track was created as an insert song for the mobile game “Gakuen Idolmaster.” The lyrics are by Yuho Iwasato, while Keiichi Okabe of MONACA handled composition and arrangement, with the richness of live instruments amplifying the story’s dramatic flair.

The lyrics, which depict the resolve to bare one’s true self and become genuine, are sure to set listeners’ hearts ablaze.

The music video, unveiled the day before the release, drew attention for its powerful message of forging a path even in the face of adversity.

Give it a listen when you need the courage to charge toward your goals.

The world is filled with “Thank you!”Hinatazaka46

Hinatazaka46 'The world is overflowing with Thank you!'
The world is filled with “Thank you!”Hinatazaka46

This is a song by Hinatazaka46, an idol group known for happy performances that bring smiles to their audience.

Although it’s a second-generation members’ song included on Type-D of their fifth single “Kimi Shika Katan,” released in May 2021, it remains a beloved fan favorite.

Set to a lively, march-like rhythm, the lyrics express gratitude for all the little things in everyday life, warming your heart just by listening.

The music video’s circus-like world is also captivating, and simply watching it can fill you with courage.

Why not use this song to help convey the “thank you” that’s hard to say in everyday life to someone important to you? It’s a wonderful track that gently warms the heart.

Because I’m still growing.FRUITS ZIPPER

The idol group FRUITS ZIPPER, who broke through with “Watashi no Ichiban Kawaii Tokoro” and won the 2023 Japan Record Awards Best New Artist, released “Seichouki nanode.” in February 2026.

The song was first unveiled at their first-ever solo concert at Tokyo Dome.

It embraces the idea of being a work in progress in a positive light, expressing a passionate resolve to keep moving forward together with their fans.

The lively sound, designed with live call-and-response in mind, blends with their earnest vocals.

It’s an energetic pop tune that portrays their drive to aim even higher, even after reaching a dream stage.

It’s sure to encourage anyone striving toward a new goal.

Songs that start with “Se.” Use them for shiritori or as karaoke picks! (81–90)

SAVIORONE N’ ONLY

ONE N’ ONLY/ “SAVIOR” Music Video
SAVIORONE N' ONLY

This song delicately portrays the repetition and transience of everyday life.

It’s a work by ONE N’ ONLY, who champion their unique style “JK-POP,” and it was released digitally in November 2024.

It’s also been a hot topic as the opening theme for the drama “Miseinen ~Mijuku na Oretachi wa Bukiyou ni Shinkou-chuu~,” starring member Kenshin Uemura.

A key highlight is the band sound the group took on as a new challenge.

Set to a driving, fast-paced beat, the lyrics express a heartfelt wish to simply have someone by your side.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear when you’re feeling anxious but still want to look ahead.

The music video, featuring the group’s unadorned, true-to-life expressions, is also a must-see.

Why not immerse yourself—together with someone special—in the world ONE N’ ONLY has created?

The Night When Holy Bells Resoundtanpopo

Dandelion: “The Night the Holy Bells Ring” Music Video
The Night When Holy Bells Resoundtanpopo

With an intro reminiscent of Christmas Eve bells and clear, warmly layered harmonies that gently embrace the listener’s heart, this Tanjōpopo track shines.

Created by a unit born from Morning Musume, the song beautifully portrays the happiness of spending Christmas with someone special—perfect for winter.

Released in October 1999 as their fourth single, it also became familiar as the ending theme for the variety show “Idol o Sagase!” It was the last single by the original trio—Aya Ishiguro, Kaori Iida, and Mari Yaguchi—and its momentum at the time is evident, having reached No.

2 on the Oricon weekly chart.

Sing it softly at karaoke during the Christmas season, and you’re sure to make a wonderful memory.

Height comparisonSakushi: Umino Atsushi / Sakkyoku: Nakayama Shinpei

Height Comparison – Sei Kurabe | The mark on the pillar was from the year before last [Japanese Song / Shoka]
Height comparisonSakushi: Umino Atsushi / Sakkyoku: Nakayama Shinpei

As Children’s Day approaches, many people may find themselves recalling the marks on the pillar.

This children’s song, written by Atsushi Unno with his younger brother in mind—seventeen years his junior—depicts a warm scene where the older brother measures his little brother’s height.

It is said that the lyrics also capture the loneliness of not having met the previous year, preserved as a two-year record.

With music composed by Shinpei Nakayama, it was published as a collection of sheet music in May 1923.

The song has continued to be sung for many years and was selected in 2007 as one of the “100 Best Japanese Songs.” As you feel the May breeze, why not look back on nostalgic memories with your siblings and family? Enjoy this seasonal song with a bright, uplifting spirit, as if gazing up at the majestic Mount Fuji.

The Structure of the WorldGuiano

Guiano – The Mechanism of the World
The Structure of the WorldGuiano

In addition to his activities as a Vocaloid producer, Guiano also stands out as a singer-songwriter with a distinct presence.

Released on January 28, 2026, his third album “The Sky” features this track as its lead song, and its sound—imbued with taut tension amid quiet—leaves a strong impression.

Even as it confronts a sense of powerlessness toward the world, the earnest resolve to keep living will likely strike listeners to the core.

As a centerpiece of his first full album in about five years, its stripped-down production sheds excess decoration and sharpens the contours of the words.

It’s a song that gently stays by your side when you face an unchangeable reality and feel the urge to stop for a moment.