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!
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Songs that start with “Se.” Use them for shiritori or as karaoke picks! (41–50)
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.
Songs that start with “Se.” Use them as ideas for shiritori or karaoke selections! (51–60)
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.
Until the world endsWANDS
This masterpiece fuses Sho Uesugi’s lyrics, which depict urban loneliness and despair, with Tetsuro Oda’s wistful melody, powerfully stirring listeners’ hearts.
Released in June 1994, it was used as the second ending theme for the TV Asahi anime SLAM DUNK and became a million seller, surpassing 1.2 million copies.
It’s also included on the acclaimed album PIECE OF MY SOUL, and many people were undoubtedly hooked on it at the time.
The progression from a quiet opening to an explosive chorus makes it perfect for belting out at karaoke.
Sing it with friends from the same generation, and those fiery feelings from back then are sure to come rushing back.
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.
youthMorita Kōichi to Toppugyaran
March ushers in graduation season, and in quiet moments the scenes from those days come flooding back, don’t they? This is the smash hit single released in August 1976 by Koichi Morita and Top Gallant, later performed at the following year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
The lyrics by Yū Aku beautifully capture the delicate emotions that sway over the six months leading up to graduation, resonating with memories of farewells and new departures that everyone has experienced.
The song has been beloved across generations—so much so that it even inspired a later television drama.
Humming it when you meet up with old friends or as you feel the mild spring air will vividly bring back the brilliance of youth.
As you reflect on your own memories, let yourself be carried away by that nostalgic melody.
a bolt from the blueKAT-TUN
As the title suggests, it’s a cool dance number that captures unexpected, shocking events and emotional upheavals with thrilling, “flash-like” words.
It distills KAT-TUN’s signature sharp, urban worldview, and the gripping tension that seizes the listener in an instant is irresistible.
Though performed on NHK’s The Shonen Club and at concerts since around 2005, this legendary masterpiece went unreleased in audio form for a long time.
Answering fervent fan requests, it finally received its first CD release on the fan-club–exclusive edition of the single “Roar,” released in March 2021.
It also drew attention for being packaged at the milestone of the group’s 15th anniversary.
naive; inexperienced; sheltered; ignorant of the ways of the worldImawano Kiyoshirō
A masterpiece whose groovy rhythm, warm sound, and Kiyoshiro’s characteristically slightly cynical, introspective lyrics really resonate! This “Seken Shirazu” was the lead single from the classic 1992 album “Memphis.” It’s also known for being recorded in Memphis with the legendary band Booker T.
& the MG’s.
Originally a remake of a song from the ’70s, its B-side was the theme song for “Beat Takeshi’s TV Tackle,” so many people likely heard it back then.
The lyrics, which sing about not fitting into society, are perfect for moments when you want to pause and reflect.
The range isn’t wide and the tempo is relaxed, making it easy to sing, but be sure to cherish that distinctive, conversational nuance when you perform it.