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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.

Songs with titles that start with “Za.” Also recommended for karaoke and shiritori! (421–430)

THE END If we meet unexpectedlyfoorību su

THE END If We Meet Unexpectedly – Four Leaves
THE END If we meet unexpectedlyfoorību su

Despite disbanding after the relatively short span of just ten years from their record debut, the idol group Four Leaves remains a name passed down through the years.

Their 38th single, “THE END – If We Should Meet Unexpectedly -,” is a memorable track whose intro layers a wistful guitar riff over a piano-and-strings ensemble.

The lyrics, which look back on youthful love, evoke a feeling of melancholy while still suggesting a determination to face forward.

It’s a sentimental pop tune—pop in style yet suffused with sorrow.

The☆Peace!Mōningu Musume.

Morning Musume. “The☆Peace!” (MV)
The☆Peace!Mōningu Musume.

This is Morning Musume’s 12th single, released in July 2001.

Its election-themed lyrics are striking, conveying a message that invites us to reconsider the peace and love found in everyday life.

It was also used as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s “Find the Idol!” and is known as the first song with Rika Ishikawa as center.

With a Charleston-style jazz interlude and a music video featuring the members dancing in sailor outfits, it’s full of elements that leave a lasting impression.

The cute choreography is another highlight.

It’s a great song to listen to when you want to feel your connection with someone important or with society.

The First NightYorushika

A 2023 April single by Yorushika, a Japanese male–female rock duo consisting of composer n-buna and vocalist suis.

It’s a very bittersweet and beautiful ballad built around a piano-centric backing track.

Despite being an excellent piece, the vocal melody doesn’t span a particularly wide range, and the melody itself is relatively simple, making it one of the best choices when you want to aim for a high score in karaoke.

Since the song is sung gently overall, almost like a whisper, be careful not to let your own singing become rough—cherish each word of the lyrics and sing with care.

the tokyo towerRīgaru Rirī

Regal Lily is a three-piece girls’ band from Tokyo.

Their mysterious sonic space feels like wandering into a fantasy world—something only they can create.

This track, “the tokyo tower,” is the very essence of what they do best.

It’s a song that makes you remember something important you’d forgotten.

rough runroodo obu mejyaa

ROAD OF MAJOR Miscellaneous Run PV
rough runroodo obu mejyaa

“Zassou” by the four-piece rock band Road of Major.

It’s an up-tempo, high-energy track that will boost your mood on a drive.

It’s a wonderful song that makes you feel like tackling your dreams for the future with the toughness of a weed—let’s give it our all!

The red turtleRōran Pereza Deru Māru

This is a track from The Red Turtle, a Japanese-French-Belgian co-produced animated film released in 2016.

The animation was produced by the studio Prima Linea Productions, while Studio Ghibli and Belvision, both animation studios, handled production.

This soundtrack is included as the 12th track on the original soundtrack.

Song of the Floor Chairn-baji

The Floor Chair Song / Kasane Teto
Song of the Floor Chairn-baji

“Zaisu no Uta” is a humorous piece that makes you smile just by listening.

Even within the Vocaloid scene, it stands out for its uniquely quirky approach, singing about the small inconveniences of everyday life.

Nbadge’s simple, approachable melody and lyrics slip right into the listener’s heart.

You’ll probably smirk and think of this song every time you sit in a floor chair.

It’s the perfect track for relaxing at home or when you want a quick change of pace.