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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 them for shiritori or as karaoke picks! (461–470)

Snow-Weeping TsugaruShimizu Mariko

Mariko Shimizu “Snow-Crying Tsugaru”
Snow-Weeping TsugaruShimizu Mariko

Mariko Shimizu is a versatile enka singer with a wide range, mastering everything from richly emotive, traditional enka to danceable, beat-driven enka.

If you haven’t heard her voice yet, we recommend Yukinaki Tsugaru.

Its beat will have your body naturally keeping time.

She hails from Yamanashi Prefecture, where she was scouted while singing at a local festival by enka singer Akemi Misawa, who was a guest there.

After several years of apprenticeship, she released Hana no Fune in 2005.

Hana no Fune went on to become a long-running hit, staying on the cable request charts for 25 consecutive weeks.

Shimizu now also writes lyrics, and her continued success is definitely one to watch!

Setsubun SongWatanabe Ran

Setsubun Song / Ran Watanabe [Original by a High School Girl]
Setsubun SongWatanabe Ran

RAN Watanabe’s original song “Setsubun Song,” which she wrote when she was a second-year high school student.

For many people, the word Setsubun brings back memories of throwing beans with their family when they were children.

The lyrics, filled with memories of family bean-throwing, will resonate with anyone, inviting you to swap in your own recollections and let them swirl through your mind.

With a gentle yet warm singing voice and a piano-and-vocal arrangement whose tones evoke the coming spring, “Setsubun Song” is the kind of tune you’ll find yourself humming along to after just a few listens.

Senju BluesAtsumi Jirō · Kajiwara Akira

A song in an enka style infused with blues elements, created through the collaboration of Jiro Atsumi and Akira Kajiwara.

It vividly portrays the streets of Senju in Tokyo and the lives of its people with rich emotion.

The lyrics, where bittersweet feelings and gratitude intersect, are sure to resonate deeply with listeners.

This work was released on July 24, 2024, as a commemorative release marking Jiro Atsumi’s 50th anniversary as a singer.

It also includes past classics, making it an essential album for fans.

Among Atsumi’s repertoire of over 1,000 songs, this piece holds a special place.

Highly recommended for those who want to feel the charm of Tokyo’s old downtown or reflect on the subtleties of life.

Zero-based startdaku cha

Zero Transmission / Kasane Teto, Nigotya
Zero-based startdaku cha

Zero Transmission, released in February 2024 by Nigocha, captivates the ear with its avant-garde sound.

It’s an ambitious work that portrays the subtleties of emotions and the complexities of human relationships born from digital communication.

The blend of electronic tones and acoustic timbres seems to mirror the contrast with the loneliness of modern society.

If you sing it with your heart while reflecting on the world we live in, you’ll surely come to love this song even more!

Sensitive GhostSena Wataru

Wataru Sena – Sensitive Ghost feat. Hatsune Miku
Sensitive GhostSena Wataru

Singing “Sensitive Ghost” is likely to give off a cool impression.

This song, released by Vocaloid producer Wataru Sena as an entry for VocaColle Spring 2023, is crafted to express the protagonist’s hatred and anger as they find life difficult.

That description might make it sound scary, but it’s not—the cute vocals and rapid-fire singing add a stylish vibe.

The lyrics repeat the same words, so it’s also perfect for getting everyone hyped at karaoke.

Sepia DayMinatani Naomi

Naomi Minatani’s song, selected in 1999 as the theme for Nettō Kōshien, centers on reflections on days gone by, farewells, and the anticipation of a new season.

It delicately portrays sepia-tinged memories, parting from someone dear, and the resolve to step into the future, stirring the listener’s heart.

The track was included on Minatani’s major-label debut single and peaked at No.

55 on the Oricon chart.

It’s a perfect song for those facing a turning point in life or cherishing precious memories.

1983 BackpackersIshizaki Hyuui

Huwie Ishizaki “1983 Backpackers” (Japan Tour Ver.)
1983 BackpackersIshizaki Hyuui

This song is filled with a longing to visit the world’s famous tourist destinations and a yearning for freedom.

Woven with heartfelt vocals by Huwie Ishizaki, it’s sprinkled with captivating place names like Angkor Wat and Machu Picchu, inviting listeners on a vivid adventure.

A fairy-tale worldview melds with folk rock, and the desire to break free from a peaceful everyday life resounds on a refreshing melody.

Released in June 2013 and included on the album “Huwie Best,” this uptempo ode to travel is a perfect companion for drives and backpacking.

Whether you’re seeking excitement in your daily routine or ready to take a new step forward, a wonderful musical experience awaits that will surely give you a gentle push.