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)
tearsOtsuka Ai
It was released in 2006 as the coupling track to Ai Otsuka’s 12th single, “Yume Kuu.” The song was used as an insert song in the film “Tokyo Friends The Movie,” and it uses the same main melody as the third track on her second single “Sakuranbo,” which is “Momo no Hanabira (Studio Live ver.).”
Heaven RankingOmori Seiko
Seiko Omori, known as a veteran singer.
From her album “Choten Goku,” we’re featuring the track “Heaven Ranking.” In this work, Omori’s signature vibrato is on full display.
The intensely rising and falling vocals are addictive.
The lyrics, which convey the beauty of everyday life, are another highlight.
As you listen, try imagining whose perspective the song is from and what meaning is embedded in the title.
Also, the album includes other songs related to heaven, so if you’re interested, be sure to check them out.
telephone numberOhashi Junko
Speaking of Junko Ohashi, she’s one of the stylish and cool singers of the Showa era, isn’t she? While Ohashi is strongly associated with “Silhouette Romance,” here’s a song she released in 1981.
The opening where the phone number is repeated and her refreshing high-tone voice are really cool.
After this song came out, the first mobile phone was released in 1985—one of those very large, shoulder-carried types.
Thinking about that, this song also brings to mind the historical background of telephones.
Songs with titles that start with “Te.” Perfect for shiritori karaoke or song-title shiritori! (381–390)
Amakusa KatagiAmakusa Jirō
Jiro Amakusa is known as an enka singer from Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture.
He made his debut in May 2005 with Nippon Crown.
His debut song, “Amakusa Katagi,” composed by Tetsuya Funamura, is themed around his hometown of Amakusa.
He has since released many songs based on Amakusa and won the Nippon Crown Hit Award for New Artists in 2005.
In April 2006, he appeared on NHK Kayō Concert, among other notable achievements.
Jiro Amakusa’s vocal style is rooted in the traditional enka approach inherited from his mentor, Tetsuya Funamura, while also incorporating his own sensibilities.
His songs, imbued with affection for his hometown, are sure to resonate deeply with those who feel nostalgia for their roots.
Let’s hold handstaiyozoku
It’s a song that really embodies the classic youth-punk style of Taiyōzoku.
It’s also a memorable track for me from my own teenage years.
It’s the kind of song I want to listen to when I need a boost or when we’re competing as a team—just hearing it fills me with motivation.
The up-tempo feel is fantastic too.
geniusKanadeoto 69
What kind of thoughts and effort did that person pour in to be called a “genius”? A sleek, stylish, and danceable Vocaloid track, “Genius.” It’s a song by Kanon69—also known for “Necro no Hanayome” and “First Lady”—released in August 2023.
“I won’t chase the trends of the times; I’ll finish writing what I want to write.” The burning passion of the protagonist, a writer, comes through and sets our hearts ablaze as well.
It’s a work that stirs your fighting spirit and grabs you by the chest.
Teenage dreamUtsumoto Naoki (moto DEEN)
When people think of DEEN, many may picture it as a duo consisting of vocalist Shuichi Ikemori and keyboardist Koji Yamane, but there were also periods when a guitarist and a drummer were official members depending on the time.
Notably, Naoki Uzumoto, who served as the second drummer and was a member from 1994 to 1999, was also active in songwriting, composing pieces such as Yume de Aru you ni, the theme song for the PlayStation game Tales of Destiny.