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!
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Songs with titles starting with “Na”. Hints for shiritori! (21–30)
Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi
A single with a mellow rap and soothing melody that weaves a charming, nostalgic atmosphere.
The lyrics, which sing of memories of radiant summer days spent with friends and the sudden pangs of wistfulness that come back, are something many people will likely overlay with their own youth.
Released in July 2003 as Ketsumeishi’s seventh single, the song became widely familiar as a Vodafone commercial tune.
It’s perfect for an end-of-summer drive or those quiet moments alone in reflection, when you want to sink into a slightly sentimental mood.
Why do we run?Nogizaka46
A rush of youthful pop with strikingly cool, emotional word choices.
Featured on the 39th single “Same numbers,” released in July 2025, this track is performed by Nogizaka46’s 6th generation.
Even as it repeats fundamental questions, it ultimately takes off with the attitude that “there’s no meaning anyway.” The lyrics vividly capture that unstoppable impulse unique to youth, powerfully shaking the listener’s heart.
Watching the members sprint across the field feels like a coming-of-age film come to life.
It’s a song that gives you an extra push when you’re going all out toward your goal.
Songs with titles starting with “Na.” A hint for shiritori! (31–40)
Nameless Daysimase
Singer-songwriter imase, who made a major debut in less than a year after starting his music career and has garnered attention both in Japan and abroad.
Released in April 2025, this song was written as the theme for the drama “Dr.
Ashura.” It carries a warm message that reassures us that our ordinary, everyday lives are beautiful just as they are, even without forcing names or meanings onto them.
The resolve to love a self that stays true to its convictions may gently give us a push on days when we feel uncertain.
It’s a chill track that nurtures kindness—one you’ll want to listen to alone in your room on nights lost in thought.
At the end of summerT-BOLAN
T-BOLAN’s contributions are indispensable when discussing the J-POP scene of the ’90s.
While their hallmark is passionate rock ballads, they also have masterpieces that quietly seep into the heart.
This work sets the loneliness that creeps in at summer’s end and the helpless feelings toward a love that has passed onto an acoustic soundscape.
Rather than belting it out, the restrained vocals make each word stand out, all the more highlighting the protagonist’s bittersweet emotions.
This track is included on the band’s first acoustic release, the album “Natsu no Owari ni ~Acoustic Version~,” released in September 1992.
It’s a gem of a ballad—perhaps a little different from the songs you’d belt out at karaoke—that you’ll want to listen to intently while lost in thought on a summer evening.
The Continuation of TearsTomomi Kahala
It’s a heartfelt ballad that captures the sorrow of an adult heartbreak.
It portrays a woman who has gone through a devastating breakup and, having overcome the pain, now looks back on the past with calm reflection.
It’s not merely sad; the strength to smile as she recalls the memories and the sense of gratitude toward her former partner come through and are deeply moving.
Released in May 2005 to mark Tomomi Kahara’s 10th anniversary since her debut, this was her 24th single and a lead release from the album “NAKED.” It was also used as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s drama series “Wednesday Mystery 9,” so some listeners may find it familiar.
This song gently supports those who are trying to move forward after a painful relationship.
Listening alone on a quiet night, it seems to teach us that even painful experiences will one day turn into cherished memories.
NAOHY
This is a song by HY, a band from Okinawa, that gently accompanies a one-sided love.
The lyrics, written by vocalist Izumi Nakasone based on a close friend’s real experience, vividly capture the pain and frustration of being drawn to someone more each time you meet them—so real it tightens your chest.
Released in April 2006, the track was included on the album “Confidence,” which reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
It has since appeared on compilations like the best-of album “STORY ~HY BEST~,” and continues to be loved across generations.
The crystal-clear piano melody and powerful vocals resonate with hearts burdened by feelings with nowhere to go.
On nights when you want to sort through your emotions, try listening quietly.
I wonder why.Tetsu (Tetsu and Tomo)
Familiar in his red tracksuit, Tetsu of the duo Tetsu and Tomo hails from Otsu City in Shiga Prefecture.
He originally aspired to be a singer and actor, studied acting at university, and is known for his clear, resonant singing voice and sharp physical expression.
After forming the duo in 1998, they sparked a social phenomenon in 2003 with their song that sings about everyday questions, “Nandearo,” winning the Grand Prize at the New Words and Buzzwords Awards.
In the world of performing arts, their prowess is unquestioned, with accolades such as the Gold Prize at the Hanagata Performing Arts Awards in 2002.
Their stage, where music and comedy become one, is perfect for anyone looking for music the whole family can enjoy!