Songs with titles that start with “te.” Perfect for shiritori karaoke or song-title shiritori!
Can you think of any words that start with “te”? There are lots, whether in Japanese or English—like “tegami” (letter), “tentai” (celestial bodies), “teen,” and “take,” to name a few.
In this article, I’ll introduce a selection of songs that start with such words—tracks with titles beginning with “te.” Feel free to use this as a hint for karaoke shiritori where you connect the last character of a song title to the next, or for shiritori played with song titles only.
Since I’m assuming you might sing them at karaoke, I’ll mainly feature well-known J-pop this time.
- A roundup of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Te”
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- Songs with titles starting with “To.” A selection from popular tracks across generations!
- Songs with titles starting with “Ki” [Great for karaoke & shiritori!]
- Songs whose titles start with “He.” Useful for shiritori or karaoke.
- Songs with titles that start with “Tsu.” Introducing famous tracks from the Showa to Reiwa eras!
- Songs with titles that start with “Chi.” Useful as hints for word-chain games!
- Introducing popular J-pop songs that start with “Ta”!
- Summary of Vocaloid songs with titles starting with 'Ta'
- Songs that start with the letter “Shi.” Perfect for shiritori or karaoke!
- A compilation of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “To”
- Songs with titles that start with a number. Useful for karaoke or playlist selection.
- A Compilation of Vocaloid Songs Whose Titles Start with 'Tsu'
Songs with titles starting with “Te”. For shiritori karaoke or song-title shiritori! (221–230)
Tear dropRoyz
A gem of a love song by Royz that fills your chest with a bittersweet longing for lost love.
Set to a wistful melody, the lyrics beautifully portray unreachable promises and a lonely heart.
Featured on the album “Tears,” released in February 2013, this track fully showcases the emotional and aesthetic world unique to visual-kei bands.
It resonates deeply with those carrying the pain of heartbreak and a yearning for a past that will never return.
A captivating song that gently embraces those troubled by love, offering courage and hope.
TELL ME YOUR THOUGHTSSALON MUSIC
Hitomi Takenaka of Salon Music is an artist from Hachinohe City.
Salon Music is a New Wave–style alternative unit, offering sounds that range from pop and techno to grunge and heavy rock.
They have garnered support from a very wide audience both in Japan and abroad, and have influenced many artists.
Song of Transfer (School Transfer Song)SHISHAMO
SHISHAMO is a three-member girls’ rock band with experience performing on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Their raw, unfiltered rock sound pairs perfectly with vocalist Asako Miyazaki’s feminine voice, making for an exceptionally pleasant listening experience.
“Tenkō no Uta” (Song of Transferring Schools) is a slow-tempo rock track—calm and easy to listen to.
The lyrics clearly reflect candid feelings about transferring schools.
It’s not exactly a bright song, but you can feel a warm sense of friendship in it.
Memories with friends come flooding back one after another.
Flame of the AngelsSHOW-YA
The legendary band SHOW-YA was such a monumental presence that it’s no exaggeration to say they pioneered the popularity of girls’ bands.
“Flame of the Angels” is also the only single featuring Stephanie, who joined as a new member.
Angel's SuitcaseSIX LOUNGE
SIX LOUNGE is a three-piece rock band from Oita.
Hailed as the next big act in the Japanese rock scene, their music is gritty, no-frills rock.
The masculine energy in their songs and vocals is seriously cool.
The vocal range isn’t very high, so it should be very easy for male singers to cover.
The tempo isn’t too fast or too slow either—just right for singing.
Teddy BearSTAYC
STAYC is a girl group that debuted in 2020.
Their buzzworthy pop song is “Teddy Bear.” As the title suggests, it’s a track themed around a teddy bear, carrying messages about longing for someone special and encouraging those who are feeling down.
The sound also incorporates punk rock elements, making it perfect for dancing! In particular, the chorus choreography where everyone jumps is simple but guaranteed to be fun when you try it with friends.
Songs with titles starting with “Te.” Perfect for shiritori karaoke or a song-title shiritori! (231–240)
Festival of Mara (Tenma Hajun)Scapegoat
Be sure to check out this cool, Japanese-style EDM number! “Tenma Haju-sai” by the idol group Scapegoat was released in June 2024.
It’s a seriously cool dance tune with deep bass that resonates in your ears and head, and the members’ mature vocals leave a strong impression.
The sound arrangement alternates between intense and alluring, and it’s absolutely electrifying.
Make sure to enjoy it along with the dance performance in the music video!