Songs with titles that start with “Za.” Great for karaoke and shiritori!
When you hear about songs whose titles start with “za,” what kinds of tracks come to mind?
Because it begins with a voiced consonant, some people may find it hard to form a clear image from the word.
Many songs that start with “za” include characters like 「残」 (zan) or the word “the” in their titles, and often feature passionate tunes or songs with poignant messages.
In this article, we’ve picked out songs across a wide range of genres—rock, pop, and more—that start with “za.”
Be sure to check out these numbers you can use for karaoke or even in word-chain games.
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Songs with titles starting with “Za.” Also great for karaoke and shiritori! (261–270)
The ParadiseJAY’ED
Singer JAY’ED was born in New York.
He apparently moved to Osaka when he was 10, and his uncles are the rakugo performers Zakoba Katsura and Jyakujyaku Katsura.
Quite an unexpected connection, right? After gaining popularity through his collaboration with JUJU, he has remained at the forefront of the R&B scene to this day, thanks to his powerful vocals and internationally honed sensibility.
One of his hit songs, The Paradise, stands out with its upbeat sound and vocals reminiscent of mid-2000s US R&B.
THE POWER SOURCEJUDY AND MARY
JUDY AND MARY’s fourth album, THE POWER SOURCE, is a masterpiece that revolutionized the music scene of the ’90s.
After its release in March 1997, it reached No.
1 on the Oricon weekly album chart and achieved an astonishing 2.8 million sales.
The sound woven from YUKI’s striking vocals and TAKUYA’s catchy guitar hooks grabs listeners’ hearts and won’t let go.
The track “Sobakasu” was used as the opening theme for the anime Rurouni Kenshin and became a massive hit.
It’s a nostalgic yet powerful album you’ll want to listen to alongside memories of your youth.
Songs with titles starting with “Za.” Also great for karaoke and shiritori! (271–280)
The WaterJUJU
This piece likens the shifting emotions and circumstances of life to water.
It’s the title track of the album “The Water,” set for release in March 2025, with an advance digital release in February.
The song features JUJU’s delicate vocals and a calm, R&B-based sound.
The more you listen, the more it feels like it seeps into the depths of your heart.
When you find yourself at a crossroads in life or want to reflect on past choices and experiences, please give it a listen.
THE TRICKSTERKAGERO
An instrumental band in a jazz quartet format.
While the band’s signature sound already has an aggressive, punkish edge, this uptempo number adds a Japanese folk-style melody that creates a fresh sonic world.
It’s a track that’s sure to energize a live show.
that place is burning (feat. Hanaregumi)Kid Fresino
With his cutting-edge sensibility, KID FRESINO stands out as a truly singular presence both as a rapper and a trackmaker.
His digitally released track “that place is burning (feat.
Hanaregumi)” on June 28, 2023 also drew attention for featuring Hanaregumi, the solo project of Takashi Nagazumi.
The collaboration between artists with distinct musical styles creates an ensemble that is soulful yet gentle.
It’s a chill number that relaxes you just by listening.
The Great Journey feat.RHYMESTERKIRINJI
The reborn KIRINJI, now a full band after the younger brother’s departure.
Their live show with Rhymester drew a strong response.
I was gripped by the song’s sense of momentum, the confident performance, and the staging that united them with the audience.
The Power of SmileKOKIA
As the title “The Power of Smile” suggests, this is a song whose refreshing melody, powerful vocals, and bright lyrics make listeners feel happy.
Released in 2003 as KOKIA’s ninth single, it was also used in a commercial.
