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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! (111–120)

SeptemberAndrop

androp “ September” Official Music Video
SeptemberAndrop

A somehow nostalgic sound that suits the autumn air—a coming-of-age song delivered by androp.

The emotionally charged ensemble reminiscent of 1990s power pop feels so good, doesn’t it? The lyrics sing of the frustrating love of youth—the desire to get closer but being unable to—stirring the heart in tandem with Takahito Uchisawa’s sweet, heartrending vocals.

Released in September 2022, the song is also included on the EP “fab,” which came out the same year.

The music video uses live footage from Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall, further enhancing the song’s nostalgic atmosphere.

It’s a lyrical number perfect for the autumn season—one that gently accompanies you on the way home from a school festival or sports day, when you’re feeling just a little bit lonely.

SEPTEMBER RAINthe brilliant green

Known by the abbreviation “Buri-guri” and led by vocalist Tomoko Kawase’s charismatic presence, the brilliant green helped drive the J-pop scene forward.

The song we’re introducing today is a bittersweet yet beautiful mid-tempo ballad that paints the scene of a cold autumn rain.

Its sentimental lyrics, reflecting on days gone by, and a melody that gently seeps into the heart offer quiet comfort to anyone feeling nostalgic.

Released in September 1999, this track is included on the album Terra 2001, which sold approximately 641,000 copies.

It’s the perfect number for those long autumn nights when the hustle and bustle of summer has faded and you find yourself deep in thought.

SeptemberCRAZY KEN BAND

Crazy Ken Band / September (2001)
SeptemberCRAZY KEN BAND

A perfect song for autumn by Crazy Ken Band, born in Honmoku, Yokohama.

Its sound blends a melody that evokes vintage soul with a distinctly Japanese sensibility, creating a truly one-of-a-kind world.

Sung from a woman’s perspective, it poignantly expresses lingering feelings for a love that has ended and the fading scenes of summer.

The lyrics conjure vivid images like the sea at Kamakura and the last Yokosuka Line train, likely stirring bittersweet memories in anyone who listens.

Released as a single in September 2001, it served as the lead track for the album “CKBB – OLDIES BUT GOODIES.” It’s a masterpiece perfect for solitary reflection on a long autumn night or as a companion to a melancholy drive.

War and the Girl (Prod. Nujabes)ZORN

A deeply memorable track by rapper ZORN.

Created for the NHK Special “Songs Woven in a Time of War (Now): PASS THE MIC,” it was released in August 2025.

This collaboration sets rap over a track left behind by the late trackmaker Nujabes, who passed away suddenly in 2010.

The lyrics amplify the unheard voices of people who experienced war, conveying their messages to the present.

The lo-fi sound underscores the weight of the words.

Please give it a listen and reflect on world peace.

1461 daysFukuyama Masaharu

An inspiring cheer song by Masaharu Fukuyama that celebrates the value of hard work on a grand scale.

Released in August 2016, the track was used as the theme song for TV Asahi’s Olympic broadcasts, featuring in the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

Titled after the number of days in a four-year span including a leap year, its lyrics powerfully affirm the moment when earnest effort is rewarded—one of the song’s most moving points.

The straightforward rock sound and soaring chorus are sure to resonate with anyone striving toward a big goal.

The song was later included on the album “AKIRA.” When you want to fire yourself up, try listening while taking the lyrics to heart.

sanctuaryFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Sanctuary (short ver.)
sanctuaryFukuyama Masaharu

A jazzy, passionate track from Masaharu Fukuyama.

Released in September 2017, this song was used as the theme for the drama “Kurokawa no Techo” (The Black Leather Notebook).

It portrays an irreplaceable place we all hold in our hearts, told in the voice of a woman who embodies both inner strength and vulnerability.

The melancholic melody is dynamic and expressive, growing more captivating with every listen.

With its distinctively passionate Spanish-inspired rhythm, you’ll likely find yourself wanting to move as you listen.

Its polished quality makes it easy to see why it became his 18th No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Give it a listen when you’re in the mood for a sophisticated vibe.

The Pattern of LifeHanbaato Hanbaato

It’s a folk song that conjures the image of a wanderer dozing off, buried in grass in the middle of nowhere.

Takada Wataru set a melody to poet Yamanokuchi Baku’s words to create a classic, which Humbert Humbert have covered.

The gentle harmonies unique to this husband-and-wife duo quietly deliver both the futility and the warmth hidden in everyday life.

It’s a song that stays close to you on nights when you’re a bit worn out by city living and want to face yourself in silence.

Its simple resonance is sure to soothe your heart.