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! (341–350)
Heavenly KirinRīgaru Rirī
A song that powerfully portrays a yearning for someplace else.
It has drawn attention as the opening track of Regal Lily’s album “kirin,” released in July 2024.
While incorporating elements of shoegaze and alternative rock, its uniquely pop, hard-hitting approach is compelling.
The poetic lyrics, abstract yet emotionally resonant, strike deeply at the listener’s heart.
The track was performed during the band’s nationwide 10th-anniversary tour, “Watashitachi, Hadashitachi,” captivating fans.
Its tone, evoking nostalgia and a spirit of exploration, is perfect for those seeking new places and experiences.
It’s a song that awakens the longings you hold in your heart.
Songs with titles starting with “Te”. For shiritori karaoke or song-title shiritori! (351–360)
Teki-ranRepezen Chikyuu
If we’re talking about the most talked-about YouTuber of 2019, wouldn’t it be Repezen Chikyuu? They post videos with an outlandish style and are mainly supported by elementary, middle, and high school students as well as partygoers.
Their track Tekiran is a song themed around tequila.
Its cheap-feeling composition and sound effects make it oddly addictive.
telephoneRemioromen
This is a song that resonates with people in long-distance relationships.
It’s by the rock band Remioromen, also known for “Konayuki” and “March 9th,” and it was released in 2003 as their major-label debut single.
The song begins with a guitar arpeggio that carries a somewhat dreamlike atmosphere and builds into an emotional piece.
The grainy texture of the sound pairs beautifully with Fujimaki’s soaring vocals.
Listening to it might make you think of your faraway lover—and, true to the title, reach for the phone to call them.
TELE◯POTIONNanao Tabito
A singer-songwriter from Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, who captivates audiences with a distinctive sound and one-of-a-kind live performances.
They also host self-produced events such as “Uta no Jiko,” a solo acoustic performance series, and “Hyakunin Kumite,” in which they engage in back-to-back improvisational battles with every co-performer.
In addition, leveraging the streaming system “DIYSTARS,” which they helped develop, they have launched initiatives across diverse fields, including the “DIY HEARTS East Japan Earthquake Relief Fundraising Project” and “DIY WORLD,” a platform that solicits works from impoverished and conflict-affected regions around the world.
and/then/by/with/hand (te-form particle; meaning depends on context)Ueno Daiki
An emotional song by Daiki Ueno that portrays the importance of human connection.
Its warm acoustic guitar and gentle vocals resonate deeply.
While singing about blue skies and feelings of loneliness, it conveys the value of giving voice to your feelings and singing a favorite song when you’re sad, overflowing with kindness that comforts listeners.
Released in December 2020 and especially popular among younger generations, the track was later included on the April 2023 album “Shinryoku.” It’s a recommended song for moments when you want to rediscover everyday happiness or reaffirm the feeling of caring for someone.
Tinsagu FlowersUema Ayano
It is also used as the departure melody at Prefectural Office Station on the Okinawa Urban Monorail.
In the song “Tinsagu nu Hana,” “tinsagu” means balsam (garden balsam), and it is said that in the past, dyeing one’s nails with the juice of this flower warded off evil.
Using the act of dyeing with the balsam flower as a metaphor, the song says you should let your parents’ words dye your heart—that is, listen carefully to your parents’ teachings.
Children in Okinawa are said to grow up hearing this song from a young age; it is a song filled with the hearts of parents and the spirit of Okinawa.
By invoking Okinawa’s nature and everyday life, it conveys its message in a way that seeps into the heart, and its lyrics are deeply moving.
I can see an angel.sekai 22-ban
This is a track whose fantastical worldview resonates deeply.
Released by Sekai 22 in October 2024, it’s woven together with Hatsune Miku’s noisy vocals.
Set to an avant‑garde sound reminiscent of happy hardcore, it expresses a girl’s shadowy feelings.
Jellyfish occupying the city, a solitary figure staring at an angel—there are surely many who will be struck by the strangely fantastical weight of these lyrics, both mad and mesmerizing.
Please give it a listen.