Songs with titles that start with “te.” Perfect for shiritori karaoke or song-title shiritori!
Can you think of any words that start with “te”? There are lots, whether in Japanese or English—like “tegami” (letter), “tentai” (celestial bodies), “teen,” and “take,” to name a few.
In this article, I’ll introduce a selection of songs that start with such words—tracks with titles beginning with “te.” Feel free to use this as a hint for karaoke shiritori where you connect the last character of a song title to the next, or for shiritori played with song titles only.
Since I’m assuming you might sing them at karaoke, I’ll mainly feature well-known J-pop this time.
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Songs with titles starting with “Te.” Perfect for shiritori karaoke or song-title shiritori! (21–30)
Tell Me BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
Known as one of their early signature numbers that rapidly boosted the band’s popularity.
Centered around Satoshi Fujiwara’s soulful vocals and piano, the track blends tension with a driving sense of speed.
The overall vocal range of “Tell Me Baby” spans only one octave, from C4 to C5.
The melody is rhythmical with rhymes, so if you sing while understanding the lyrics, you’ll naturally lock into the groove.
As your timing aligns with the rhythm, accents will emerge organically, making it very easy to sing—so it’s recommended to use your whole body expressively when performing!
Letter ~Dear Fifteen-Year-Old Me~Ikeda Eraiza
Angela Aki’s “Tegami ~Haikei Juugo no Kimi e~” was chosen for a commercial that portrays a feeling many people share: liking to be alone but disliking loneliness.
In the CM, Elaiza Ikeda is shown performing the song with just her voice and a guitar in front of a train station, and the vocals you hear are actually by Ikeda herself.
The lyrics depict an exchange of letters between your 15-year-old self and your grown-up self.
The way the adult self offers advice to the troubled 15-year-old is sure to resonate as a message to many teenagers.
It’s one of those essential ballads that every teen should absolutely hear.
Take me to your dreamZARD
A translucent ZARD ballad where the chill of a winter night intersects with the exhilaration of the New Year.
Originally included in December 1994 as the B-side to their 13th single “Anata o Kanji-te Itai,” this roughly five-minute, pleasantly mid-tempo masterpiece builds gently and quietly.
City nightscapes and apartment scenes unfold alongside the words “Happy New Year,” and hopes for the year ahead are carefully woven in Izumi Sakai’s tender, ear-pleasing lyrics.
Later featured on the album “ZARD BLEND II ~LEAF & SNOW~,” it has continued to be cherished as part of a winter selection.
It’s perfect for spending a calm stretch from New Year’s Eve into New Year’s Day, or for choosing a heartwarming track at gatherings with relatives and friends!
Crossing Amagi PassIshikawa Sayuri
Sayuri Ishikawa continues to shine with her unwavering, dignified beauty and remarkable expressive range.
Hailing from Kumamoto Prefecture, she transcends the boundaries of enka, performing across genres—truly a treasure of the Japanese music world.
Since her 1973 debut with the single “Kakurenbo,” she has carried on singing masterpieces such as “Tsugaru Kaikyō Fuyugeshiki” and “Amagi-goe.” Her enduring presence lighting up the stage on New Year’s Eve at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen year after year is nothing short of breathtaking.
From deeply passionate enka to contemporary sounds, her ever-evolving voice is recommended not only for enka fans but for anyone who wants to experience genuine singing.
Heaven, heaven, heaven; hell country.Aiobahn +81 feat. Nanahira & P Maru-sama.
An addictive dance track that fuses an energetic beat with the chaotic charm of denpa-style pop.
Released in February 2025 as the first entry under Aiobahn’s newly launched alias “Aiobahn +81,” it features guest vocals by Nanahira and Pmarusama., unfolding a slapstick showdown between an angel and a devil.
The song is packed with the duo’s comedic banter and characterful lines, creating an immersive, almost anime-like experience.
The exhilarating sound that evokes ’90s rave is irresistible, too.
Perfect for when you just want to hype yourself up without overthinking, or soak in the heat of internet culture.
Also keep an ear out for the playful wordcraft by IOSYS’s Yoshimi Yuuno.
The Gate to HeavenKitanitatsuya
Tatsuya Kitani, whose roots are as a Vocaloid producer, works across a wide range from rock to pop.
This piece was released as the first installment of his project “Leaks From His Laptop,” which began in November 2021 and intentionally leaks demo tracks from his own PC.
Running under a minute, the song uses the endpoint of life as its motif, portraying the gateway to the afterlife in a breezily matter-of-fact way.
In the stance of singing lightly about a heavy theme, you can glimpse his views on life and death.
T-shirtSanīdēi Sābisu
A band that has long led the scene as a standard-bearer of Japanese rock, Sunny Day Service delivers this track.
It’s a song from their album “Popcorn Ballads,” released in June 2017, and at just 56 seconds long, it’s the shortest rock ’n’ roll number in the band’s history.
Riding on a simple guitar riff and beat, impulsive lyrics that feel like snapshots of everyday life are sung, and there’s a powerful hook you won’t forget after a single listen.
Put it on as BGM when you set off on a drive, and I bet it’ll instantly brighten the mood!