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! (1–10)
The Night When Holy Bells ResoundNEW!tanpopo
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.
Youth and a momentNEW!makaroni enpitsu
Macaroni Enpitsu is a rock band whose members all graduated from music college, drawing attention for a sound that fuses diverse genres.
Their track “Seishun to Isshun,” released as a digital-only single in March 2019, is a song that captures the fleeting nature of youth and the brilliance of a single moment.
Its lyrics, which sing of hope for the future, make even the uniquely boring moments of youth feel precious.
The song was written specifically for a McDonald’s commercial, and the music video featuring actress Nana Mori also became a hot topic.
The exhilarating band sound is perfect for this season of graduations and new departures.
It’s a song that helps push you forward into a new environment while savoring the irreplaceable value of moments that will never return.
Height comparisonNEW!Sakushi: 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 WorldNEW!Guiano
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.
SerenadeNEW!natori
Singer-songwriter Natori, who has been releasing original songs on TikTok and other platforms since around 2021 and captivating many fans with a unique musical style.
This track, included on the single released in February 2026, was written as the ending theme for Season 3 of the TV anime “Oshi no Ko.” The lyrics and melodies, born from the struggle to understand Aqua, a character in the story, intertwine with the exhilarating arrangement by Tsumiki, who co-arranged the song, creating a heart-wrenching beauty.
It’s a number that reflects the artist’s creative peak, coinciding with the era of the album “Shinkai.” It’s a moving dance tune that’s perfect not only for those who want to immerse themselves in the anime’s world, but also for moments when you want to let your emotions erupt in the stillness of the night.
youthNEW!Morita 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.
sparkler (Japanese handheld firework)NEW!yoshida takurou
At just 2 minutes and 10 seconds, it’s quite a short song, and I think it’s an easy one for anyone who admires folk music to try! As the title suggests—“beautiful but fleeting,” “knowing it will disappear,” “yet wanting to keep looking”—it’s an adult folk song that overlays those symbols onto love and life.
The lyrics are very short, but that brevity is packed with meaning and makes you think, and the very last line really pierces the heart.
The vocal range isn’t too high, so it’s perfect for a spoken, storytelling style; I think it’s best to sing the lyrics carefully with feeling.
Especially the last phrase—it can be fun to experiment with how you want to deliver it in your own way!
