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! (441–450)
tee-tee tee te-rette te-re tee-teebusai-ku
Busaiku is a male idol group produced by Masahiro Nakai, the former leader of SMAP, and is a spin-off unit formed by four members of Kis-My-Ft2.
This is their second single as Busaiku, and it’s a song that’s popular with children thanks to its humorous lyrics focusing on butts and its upbeat pop sound.
Since it uses lots of sound effects and onomatopoeia, it’s easy for kids to remember.
It’s perfect not only for kindergarten recitals but also for dances at sports days.
Teto-teto, patan.Hanada Yuuichirou, Ono Atsuko
This is the October 2019 song “Tetote to Patan.” It’s a children’s song, but it has a folk music feel and a tempo that’s surprisingly tricky to sing.
When I found out the lyrics were by Seiko Ito and the music was by U-zhaan, it somehow all made sense.
It’s challenging, but incredibly catchy—a cute little tune that makes even adults want to move along with it.
Letter from Heavenaobouzu
Included on the 2012 album “Noctiluca.” A four-piece rock band from Kanagawa Prefecture formed in 1999.
The rock beat driven by aggressively propulsive drums intertwines with a noisy guitar sound, resulting in an undeniably cool track.
Tenamonya SandogasaFujita Makoto
The late actor Makoto Fujita was a great performer who played a wide variety of roles.
“Tenamonya Sandogasa” is also a bright number that makes the most of Fujita’s unique charm.
It’s just delightful—makes you want to try it at a Bon Odori dance.
Both the lyrics and the melody are upbeat, and above all, the rhythm is wonderful.
It’s sure to liven things up if the family listens to it when celebrating a long life.
Letter ~To My Beloved~Fujita Maiko
This song by Maiko Fujita, a singer-songwriter from Nagoya, released in 2013, seems to have become a staple at “Rui-katsu,” events where people refresh their mind and body by having a good cry.
Of course, it also fits perfectly for the scene of reading a letter to one’s parents at a wedding.
The lyrics honestly express straightforward gratitude to one’s parents, and the piano-and-vocal performance gives it a charming, atmospheric feel.
Handcuffs (duet with Daisuke Hirakawa)Fujita Maiko
A beautiful, heart-piercing ballad that sings of the pain of lost love.
The bittersweet sound woven by the aching vocals and piano accompaniment is simply irresistible.
This song is included on the album “The One I Can’t Forget.” The moments when Maiko Fujita and Daisuke Hirakawa’s voices overlap are truly tear-inducing.
If you’re looking for a gentle, intimate duet, this is the one.
Try singing it while thinking of someone special.
Ame-no-Murakumo no Tsurugi – SKYBREAKER –Nishikawa Takanori
I’m captivated by the majestic rock sound and powerful vocals.
The song by Takanori Nishikawa was released digitally in December 2024.
Written specifically as the opening theme for the wuxia fantasy puppet drama Thunderbolt Fantasy: Sword Travels in the East 4, it perfectly channels the series’ world into a sound that feels like it tears through the sky.
I highly recommend it to anyone seeking music with high energy that truly resonates.