Songs that start with the letter “Shi.” Perfect for shiritori or karaoke!
Introducing songs whose titles start with “shi”! When you’re playing song-title shiritori or deciding to do karaoke using only songs that start with “shi,” it can be hard to think of examples on the spot, right? In those moments, please use the songs starting with “shi” introduced here as a reference.
There are many words that begin with “shi,” such as “shiro” (white), “shin” (new), “shōnen” (boy), “shōjo” (girl), and “Shinderera” (Cinderella).
Likewise, many song titles use these kinds of words, so let this article be your cue to explore lots of “shi”-starting songs!
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Songs with titles starting with “Shi.” Perfect for shiritori or karaoke! (111–120)
Lost Wordjin
A Vocaloid number by Jin, released in December 2017 as his 22nd work.
The band sound, featuring piano and strings, stirs the listener’s emotions.
Many will likely be moved by the lyrics, which depict a protagonist who struggles to put their feelings into words yet begins to step toward the future through an encounter with someone important.
It’s a song that blends gentleness and strength, one we especially recommend to those who have something they want to say to family, friends, or a loved one but can’t quite find the courage.
Boy Bravejin
A track included on the album ‘Mekakucity Records.’ It’s a song that depicts the past of Seto, a member of the Mekakushi-dan, telling the story of a boy who feared his ability to read others’ minds until he found the courage to face it.
Beneath its exhilarating, fast-paced guitar rock, the poignantly confessional lyrics about loneliness and inner conflict are truly moving.
A version sung by Kimiko is included on the anime-related release ‘MEKAKUCITY M’s 2: Mekakucity Actors Vocal & Sound Collection.’
Show Timeday after tomorrow
This upbeat, positive number was featured as the TV commercial song for the cram school “Meiko Gijuku,” and became widely familiar in living rooms across Japan during exam season.
While portraying the everyday lives of young people working part-time jobs and struggling with love, its lyrics stand out for giving you the courage to take a step toward your dreams.
Included on a double A-side single released in February 2004, the track is also a key song that symbolizes the pop sensibility of the album “primary colors.” It’s a classic by day after tomorrow that you’ll want to play when you’re stuck with studying or work and need a boost.
Back when I still remained a girlday after tomorrow
This bittersweet mid-tempo number tightens the chest as its lyrics have a coming-of-age protagonist look back on days when love and friendship shone.
The track is included on the acclaimed album “primary colors,” released in February 2004.
Though it didn’t have a single-style tie-in, it’s a hidden fan favorite that also made it onto the best-of compilation.
Misono’s slightly husky, richly expressive voice gently stirs a nostalgia for days we can’t return to.
Memories like running through the rain or the thrill of heading to a lover’s side vividly bring back snapshots of youth.
When you want to pause for a moment and reminisce about the past, give it a careful listen.
municipal dance hallNogizaka 46
A coupling track by Nogizaka46’s 6th generation that puts Reimi Morihira in her first-ever center position, radiating the promise of the next generation.
Included on the group’s milestone 40th single “Biryani,” released in November 2025, this song stands out for its romantic worldview that reimagines a nighttime park and starry skies as a dazzling stage.
A buoyant four-on-the-floor beat and shimmering synthesizers beautifully color the thrill and poignancy of waiting for someone, blending with the fresh vocals of the 6th-gen members to gently warm the listener’s heart.
It’s dance-pop that makes you want to quietly put it on repeat during long winter nights, as the protagonist takes a step back from the digital world to cherish the present moment—a sentiment that truly resonates.
Midnight ExpresswayKishii Yukino
Yukino Kishii’s rendition of “Shinya Kousoku” was featured in 2023 as the commercial song for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group.
The original is by Flower Companyz, and in this version it’s sung in English over an acoustic guitar–centered arrangement.
The structure—switching back to Japanese in the chorus—is especially striking, emphasizing the chorus’s message and heightening the emotional atmosphere.
The commercial portrays Kishii working overseas and evokes a strong sense of human connection.
heartbeatOmoinotake
The delicate piano melody and Reo Fujii’s beautiful falsetto gently seep into the heart.
This song by Omoinotake, a piano trio band from Shimane Prefecture, portrays a precious love in which two people who have walked separate paths choose the same future.
The lyrics, which convey deep affection without using direct language, truly resonate with couples about to be married.
It served as the theme song for the film “Cherry Magic! THE MOVIE: 30 Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!” released in April 2022, and is also included on the album “Ammolite.” The message of “choosing the future together” makes it perfect for a wedding entrance or profile video.
It’s a recommended track for those who want to cherish their own style.