Songs with titles that start with “Na.” A hint for shiritori!
Do any songs come to mind that start with “na”? There are lots of words that begin with “na” and seem likely to be used in song titles—like “natsu” (summer), “nagisa” (beach), and “namae” (name).
In this article, we’ll introduce a bunch of songs with titles that start with “na.” Feel free to use this as a reference for shiritori using only song titles, or for karaoke shiritori where you pick the next song based on the last letter of the previous title.
Let’s dive right in!
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Na”
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- Songs with titles starting with 'Nu' [Great for karaoke & word-chain games!]
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs that start with “Nu”
- A roundup of songs with titles that start with “N” [There are actually more than you’d expect!!]
- Songs with titles starting with “No” (Perfect for karaoke and shiritori!)
- Songs with titles that start with “Sa”: a roundup you can use for shiritori or karaoke
- Recommended for teenage girls! Easy-to-sing karaoke songs
- Songs with titles that start with a number. Useful for karaoke or playlist selection.
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “N”
- Songs with titles that start with “Su.” A collection of tracks useful for shiritori.
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with “No”
Songs with titles starting with “Na.” A hint for shiritori! (111–120)
summer squallstorm
This is a song by the nationally beloved group Arashi, written and composed by Yuzu’s Yujin Kitagawa.
It was chosen as the support song for the 2018 summer high school baseball season and as the theme for “Netto Koshien.” You can practically picture the single-minded dedication of those who stake everything on a fleeting summer, covered in dirt and sweat on the field.
Its refreshing, high-energy sound and straightforward message that pushes on those chasing their dreams will resonate in your heart.
It’s a powerful anthem not only for anyone devoted to their passion, but also for you who are thinking of taking a new step this summer.
Surfing JohnnyKeisuke Kuwata
Released in July 2001, this solo single by Keisuke Kuwata was also beloved as a theme song for a Japan Coca-Cola commercial.
It became his first million-selling release under his solo name and truly became a summer anthem.
The moment the piano in the intro rings out, it’s as if a sparkling ocean unfolds before your eyes—an exhilarating track.
Beyond its brightness, the song gains depth by portraying the fleeting pangs that surface in a passionate romance and the heartache of repeated meetings and farewells.
If you’ve ever had a bittersweet summer love, it’s sure to resonate with you.
Number ShotBatten Shojo-tai
You’ll be amazed at how well Hakata dialect fits a ska-core sound! This is BATTEN SHOWJO TAI’s ultra-energetic cheer song.
Even if people around you wonder, “What are you doing?”, the message—Go straight down the path you believe in!—comes through loud and clear over an up-tempo band groove.
Featured on their second album, BGM, this track is one they performed when they finally made their long-awaited first appearance at their hometown’s major festival, NUMBER SHOT 2019, held in July 2019.
If you’ve been hesitating to take on a challenge because you’re worried about what others think, this song is sure to give you a powerful push forward!
Natsu no HikariGRAPEVINE
GRAPEVINE is known for their humid, atmospheric guitar sound and literary lyrics, and their summer songs are exceptional as well.
Set to a wistful UK rock–inspired melody, they paint scenes of the blazing summer sun and the faint sadness lurking behind it.
The world they evoke—one that stirs bittersweet memories of youth and the steps we couldn’t quite take—is irresistibly emotional.
This release is their 12th single, put out in June 2002, and many may recognize it as the theme song from the TV program “Ousama no Brunch.” Play it on a late-summer drive, and it’s sure to wash you in nostalgia.
Summer MelancholyL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
Even among summer songs, there must be quite a few people who still remember this track that you want to listen to when you’re feeling sentimental.
It’s L’Arc~en~Ciel’s third single, released in October 1995, and it sets a dramatic soundscape to lyrics about the melancholic atmosphere at the end of summer and the emptiness of a love that cools, like sun-tanned skin fading in color.
In fact, this piece is a rearranged version of a song included on the classic album “heavenly,” redone for single release, and it was also used as an ending theme for a TBS program.
It’s a timeless song that’s perfect for a solo drive along the coast or for immersing yourself in a sentimental mood at karaoke.
It’s summer, isn’t it?TUBE
When it comes to early Heisei-era summer songs, this is surely the first track that comes to many people’s minds.
With lyrics about the passing of spring, the excitement for the season to come, and the flutter of a tender crush, the song rides on a piercingly refreshing guitar sound that lifts your spirits.
Released in May 1992, it also became widely known as the jingle for Ezaki Glico’s Pocky commercials.
It’s one of TUBE’s signature summer anthems, and the album that features it, “Noryo,” was a massive hit as well.
Put it on as driving music and you’ll be flooded with nostalgia; belt it out at karaoke and it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going.
Summer has come!Candies
This is a classic song by Candies, the idol group that blazed through the 1970s, heralding the dazzling arrival of summer.
Its invigorating sound conjures up glittering greenery and blue skies, while slightly grown-up lyrics hint at the beginning of romance, deftly capturing the sweet-and-sour essence of youth.
Released in May 1976 as their 10th single, it also served as the centerpiece of the album of the same name, “Natsu ga Kita!” The beautiful harmonies woven by Ran Ito, Miki Fujimura, and Yoshiko Tanaka are truly the group at their finest.
For some listeners, this song may vividly revive sparkling summer memories from those days.