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! (371–380)
Teens BluesHarada Shinji
Singer-songwriter Shinji Harada, who was hugely active during the New Music boom.
If you’re a man in your 50s, you probably grew up listening to his songs, right? Among Harada’s tracks, the one I especially recommend is Teens Blues.
This piece is characterized by a delicate blend of pop and rock—a style later seen in artists like Quruli and Kenji Ozawa.
While the vocal line in this song has somewhat pronounced rises and falls in pitch, the tempo itself is slow, so it’s surprisingly easy to sing.
The island closest to heavenHarada Tomoyo
Included on the 1984 album “Nadeshiko Junjō.” Theme song for the film “The Closest Island to Heaven,” released the same year and starring the artist herself.
Born in 1967.
An actress and singer from Nagasaki Prefecture.
Her clear vocals glide gently into your ears, carried by a calm, flowing mid-tempo rhythm and soft melody.
It’s a great song.
Transfer studentYoshino
It’s a rock number marked by piercing lyrics and a powerful vocal performance.
It’s a track by Yoshino, included on the album “Shōshi Senban,” slated for release in January 2025.
Composed by Mikito-P, the piece features band-driven sound with a distinctive arrangement that carries a Japanese flair.
The lyrics portray the loneliness and alienation of a transfer student in emotive terms, resonating deeply with listeners.
Recommended for those struggling with relationships or searching for a place to belong.
Don’t miss the cool allure of Yoshino!
Heavenly MusicWagakki Band
As the name suggests, this is a song by Wagakki Band, a rock band known for performances centered on traditional Japanese instruments.
It’s included on their 2014 cover album Vocalo Zanmai.
The driving sound meshes beautifully with the timbre of the traditional instruments.
Ladybug SongHorie Mitsuko
The anime “Tentōmushi no Uta” was like a funny and moving drama, where the bond among seven siblings helps them overcome hardships and difficulties.
Its theme song is also very bright and energetic, giving a sense of hope.
If you find it really nostalgic and can sing the whole thing, you’re quite the dedicated fan.
Ten Minutes CasinoNatsuyama Yotsugi
How about an up-tempo, jazzy Vocaloid track? This is one of producer Yotsugi Natsuyama’s signature songs, released in 2020.
With its sense of speed, whirlwind development, and irresistibly catchy, danceable rhythm, it’s packed with elements that make you want to call it “colorful”—every part hooks you in.
The lyrics evoke the push-and-pull of romance, striking a unique balance between mature and innocent vibes.
The snappy melody makes you want to hum along, too.
It’s a stylish tune, perfect for boosting your mood.
TAKE MY HANDyoru no honki dansu
Theme song for the drama “Cecile no Mokuromi.” A striking guitar riff pairs with a rolling bassline and a crisp drum pattern—simple, yet incredibly groove-inducing.
It’s a highly addictive dance track that naturally gets you moving to the rhythm.
In the YouTube version of the music video, you can watch behind-the-scenes footage within the song.