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! (481–490)
teddy bearHamasaki Ayumi
A delicate piano melody and lonely lyrics pierce the heart in this Ayumi Hamasaki ballad.
It’s included on her 2000 album Duty.
Ayu has many bittersweet songs, and among them, this one remains a timeless favorite as her most tear-jerking track.
Born in heavenKoumoto Hiroto
A single released in 2006.
In the film The Uchoten Hotel, which was released the same year, a version sung by Shingo Katori was used as an insert song.
Born in 1963.
A musician from Okayama Prefecture.
It’s a memorable number featuring his calmly delivered vocals over a slow, waltz-like rhythm.
Heaven PhoneIshizaki Hyuui
Heui Ishizaki’s song “Tengoku Denwa” (Heaven’s Phone) is included on his third album, “Kabin no Hana,” released in 2016.
The lyrics, which sing about how a sense of incompleteness remains even after many years when you lose someone precious, are very heartbreaking.
Even so, it also expresses that “you are always in my heart,” making “Tengoku Denwa” a recommended song for those who have lost a partner and are filled with a sense of loss.
If listening to this song brings back memories of your partner, it might make you feel a little warmer.
Angel’s SighTakeuchi Mariya
The 28th single, Angel’s Sigh, released as a double A-side with Searching for a Soulmate.
Chosen as the theme song for the film Secret, it makes a strong impact with a majestic, church-like opening.
Its narrow vocal range and relaxed tempo make it easy to sing, and paying attention to elements like the staccato in the chorus will help you get closer to the original.
It’s a famous song almost everyone has heard at least once, making it a recommended ballad choice for karaoke.
Libra (Scales)Nishikawa Takanori × ASCA
It’s a grand, insanely fiery anime song.
It was chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Shironeko Project: ZERO CHRONICLE,” performed by two artists known for their powerful vocals, Takanori Nishikawa and ASCA—a truly luxurious collaboration.
Not only the music itself, but every single word of the lyrics overflows with energy, shaking you to your core as you listen.
It’s an emotional hard rock number that makes you want to throw your right hand in the air and sing along.
tear dropsCaos Caos Caos
The debut song of Caos Caos Caos, a five-member female dance-vocal group centered on Nori Shiraishi.
It was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Detective Conan, and the unique production choice of having Nori Shiraishi herself appear in the opening animation became a hot topic.
dead endEnfants
Enfants is a rock band formed around Dai Matsumoto, former vocalist of LAMP IN TERREN.
They began full-scale activities in 2022 and present songs heavily influenced by UK alternative rock and new wave.
Their sound is characterized by a minimalist band setup, philosophical lyrics, and emotionally rich vocals.
Another unique point is their fluid lineup with no fixed members.
Their track “Dead End,” themed around the transience and uncertainty of life, captures listeners’ hearts with its exhilarating, driving sound.
A recommended band for anyone wanting to immerse themselves in a deep musical world.