Songs with titles that start with “Chi.” Useful as hints for word-chain games!
Karaoke shiritori, where you connect the last character of a song you sing to the first character of the next song, and title-only shiritori, where you play using just song titles—both are fun games that use music, aren’t they?
In this article, we’ll introduce lots of songs that start with “chi” so you can use them as a reference for shiritori karaoke and song-title shiritori.
When you think of words that start with “chi,” examples include “chokorēto” (chocolate), “chīsana” (small/little), and “cherī” (cherry).
Seeing these words might bring a few song titles to mind, right?
We’ve selected popular songs across eras, genres, and genders, so if there’s one you think you can sing, definitely give it a try!
- Compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with “Chi”
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- Songs with titles starting with “Ko” [Great for karaoke and shiritori, too!]
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- Songs with titles that start with “te.” Perfect for shiritori karaoke or song-title shiritori!
- Songs with titles that start with 'Ke'
- A roundup of songs that start with “ku.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke tracks!
- Songs that start with the letter “Shi.” Perfect for shiritori or karaoke!
- Songs with titles that start with “Na.” A hint for shiritori!
- Compilation of Vocaloid songs that start with 'Ri'
- Songs with titles that start with “Pi.” Useful for word-chain games or karaoke hints!
- A roundup of songs with titles starting with “Re.” Great for karaoke shiritori too!
- A classic song with a title that starts with “Ru”
Songs with titles that start with “chi.” Useful as hints for word chain games like shiritori! (361–370)
CHELSEAmonsutā roshimofu
Formed in 2004, Monster Rosimov is a rock ’n’ roll band based in Kyoto that continues to perform energetically across Japan.
While they express the influence of trailblazers like RC Succession and Murahachibu in a straightforward way, their unique pop sensibility and melodic flair brim with originality.
Their live shows—pure rock ’n’ roll spectacles—are a must-see.
“Super Dimensional Chinese Restaurant Nyan-Nyan” CM SongRanka Rī
This is the commercial song for ‘Chou Jikuu Hanten Nyan-Nyan,’ sung by Ranka Lee from the popular anime Macross Frontier.
Since it’s a CM song, it’s just a single phrase of about 20 seconds.
It’s available in karaoke, so it seems perfect for people who aren’t comfortable with long songs or when you only have a little time left but want to sing one more track.
A small light.Mikami Chisako
Fra-foa is an emo-core rock band formed in 1998.
Its vocalist, Chisako Mikami, hails from Yamanobe, Higashimurayama District, Yamagata Prefecture.
They debuted in 2000 with the maxi single “Tsuki to Sabaku” (Moon and Desert), steadily gaining fans thanks to Mikami’s fragile yet powerful singing voice.
After the band went on hiatus in 2003, she pursued a solo career as a singer-songwriter, releasing two albums on a major label.
She then spent some time away from major labels, but in 2018 she released I AM Ready!, her first full-length album in 13 years, showcasing a broader musical range than before and reaffirming the strength of her powerful vocals.
summitSanjo Yutaka
A deep yet gentle voice that carries the scent of Japan’s landscape—that is Toyo Sanjo’s allure.
In his new single “Summit,” released on May 10, 2023, the song embodies the soul of a mature man who has weathered the years and braved rough seas.
While Sanjo boasts a distinguished career, including an appearance on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, his musicality is by no means defined by glamour alone.
It holds the calm of someone who has climbed life’s slopes at a steady pace, and the depth to weave reflections on the past with hope for the future.
You can hear the radiance of his sixties in his voice, gently enveloping the listener’s heart.
Let this song catch your ear as an anthem of support for men who continue to move forward.
Chanchiki OdesaMinami Haruo
Released in 1957, this work became a massive hit, selling over 2.2 million copies and catapulting Haruo Minami to fame.
Its lyrics, depicting the sorrow of migrant workers who left their hometowns to find work, must have resonated with many people.
It was performed at NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 1980 and 1982, reflecting its enduring popularity.
A film of the same title was released in 1958, with Minami himself appearing in it.
Many listeners may feel a sense of nostalgia.
The festival-like rhythm is perfect for getting your body moving.
CHOCOLATEMiura Daichi
Once you start eating chocolate, you just want more, right? Daichi Miura’s “Chocolate” seductively compares the feeling of falling head over heels in love to chocolate.
It’s a Valentine’s song by Daichi Miura, a singer with a truly one-of-a-kind world.
Songs with titles starting with 'Chi' (ち). Useful as hints for word-chain games! (371–380)
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D majorMiura Fumiaki
Born in 1993, Fumiaki Miura is a world-renowned violinist whom Japan proudly claims as its own.
Raised in a musical family, he began playing the violin at the age of three.
In 2009, at 16, he became the youngest-ever winner of the Hannover International Violin Competition, drawing international attention.
Since then, he has performed with major orchestras around the world, and in 2016 he gained wide recognition as the soloist for the theme music of the NHK historical drama Sanadamaru.
With performances that are both delicate and powerful, he continues to captivate not only classical music enthusiasts but a broad audience.
He is a performer whom anyone drawn to the sound of the violin should definitely hear.