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.” Great for karaoke and shiritori! (481–490)
THE YELLOW MONKEY MedleyTHE YELLOW MONKEY
A hit medley by a rock band known for its unique musicality—seriousness interwoven with sensuality—and lyrics that speak deeply to the heart.
Their reunion has brought them back into the spotlight, earning praise not only from longtime fans but also from younger audiences, and they are widely loved.
The RunningYkiki Beat
Ykiki Beat is best known for their song “Forever,” but the track they released afterward, “The Running,” is a hidden gem.
Its nostalgic, 80s-tinged melody and emotionally charged phrases reminiscent of Icelandic music are truly soothing to the soul.
From Zatoichi, FestivoOrijinaru Saundo Torakku
As you’d expect from Keiichi Suzuki’s sound, even as it tightens up the handclaps—which in Japanese folk/pop music often lead to a somewhat slack kind of buildup—it still makes sure that the slight moments of delay in the rhythm clearly assert a distinctly Japanese tone.
It never slips into rhythms of other parts of Asia or the Pacific.
A truly skilled person is impressive both in the whole and in the details; even if you isolate just one fragment, it’s still outstanding.
Please enjoy this convincing, well-crafted track…
The Skyscraper ShowMōningu Musume.
It’s a groovy, disco-style track that Tsunku♂ does best.
The highlight is Reina Tanaka showcasing her outstanding sense of rhythm.
Whether it’s sung by Morning Musume in the current Colorful era, the Platinum era, or even the Golden era, it feels perfectly at home—a song that’s quintessentially Morning Musume.
THE CODENakajima Kento
An electronic pop track with English lyrics.
This piece is included on the album “N / bias,” released in December 2024.
It was also used as a cheering song for the Hulu original drama “Concordia.” Written and composed by Kento Nakajima, the song explores the theme of discovering the “code” hidden within oneself, singing about the pursuit of truth and confronting the past.
Its sound arrangement is both mysterious and energetic.
Be sure to experience this track that showcases Nakajima’s musical boldness.
the theme from big waveYamashita Tatsuro
After immersing himself early in American pop and making it part of his very being, Tatsuro Yamashita went on to lay the foundation of Japanese pop through his legendary band years and subsequent solo career.
This is his all-English summer tune.
How about singing an English song for a change?
Songs with titles starting with “Za.” Also recommended for karaoke and shiritori! (491–500)
The RoseTeshima Aoi
Aoi Teshima is known for her gentle, whisper-like voice.
She became an overnight sensation with Theru’s Song, featured in Studio Ghibli’s film Tales from Earthsea.
In addition to singing, she also voiced the heroine, Theru, in the same work.
Teshima herself has said that she and the character share traits like being stubborn and strong-willed.
She’s also famous for songs like Letter to Tomorrow and Song of Time.
After graduating from junior high, she went on to a music school where she could earn qualifications equivalent to high school and junior college, showing her deep passion for music.
