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.
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Songs with titles starting with “Te”. Perfect for shiritori karaoke or song-title shiritori! (301–310)
Heaven and HellHitoshizuku-P × Yama△
The hard rock-style sound arrangement is insanely cool! It’s a track by Hitoshizuku and Yama△, who have created many popular works like “Bad ∞ End ∞ Night,” and it was released in 2013.
The intense yet catchy, easy-to-groove-to vibe is totally addictive.
The humorous back-and-forth between Rin and Len is another highlight.
The playful lyrics—“Choose heaven or hell!”—also leave an impression.
Highly recommended when you want to hype up a karaoke session.
It might be perfect as the first song to sing.
TetrodotoxinPeanut
Pīnata’s track “Tetrodotoxin” is a groundbreaking work.
Showcasing Kasane Teto’s distinctive vocal timbre, it was released in July 2024.
The Teto-loving worldview blends exquisitely with the electronic sound.
The upbeat, snappy melodies are a pleasure to listen to.
The music video features unique animation, making it a visually enjoyable piece as well.
A must-check for Teto fans!
Telephone No. 1Fukurowz
Included as the third track on the first mini-album “Telephone No.
1,” released in 2013.
It’s a poppy, colorful, and cute love song with a memorable opening that starts with a telephone ring.
Thinking of inviting her on a picnic date? How about giving her a call? Sadly, they disbanded in 2017.
Songs with titles starting with “Te.” Perfect for shiritori karaoke or song-title shiritori! (311–320)
Let's hold hands.Mako Mina
The duo unit MakoMina, who also became popular for their “Twin Dance,” released the love song “Let’s Hold Hands” in 2016, which portrays feelings for an older schoolmate and the ups and downs of romance.
You can really picture a girl in love: boldly shouting her love to the person she likes, getting excited as she and her girlfriends share updates about how things are going—it’s all so vivid.
It’s an adorable song, perfect for women who have a crush on an upperclassman.
Since it’s also a dance track, you can have fun with your friends too!
exhibitionLive in a bittersweet world again
Again, Sekai o Ikiru-san’s “Tenran” brilliantly fuses Yuzuki Yukari’s clear vocals with profound lyrics.
This song, which chronicles the complexities and pains of life, has the power to strike listeners with lightning-like emotion.
It’s a masterpiece that makes perfect sense of Sekai o Ikiru-san’s first induction into the Hall of Fame, leaving an unforgettable, powerful impression after a single listen.
It deftly expresses society’s contradictions and inner turmoil, prompting deep reflection in its audience.
Nonsense of HeavenMomoiro Clover Z
The idol group Momoiro Clover Z enjoys immense popularity.
Among their songs, Tengoku no Detarame has become a talking point for how moving it is.
It’s the third installment in their five-month consecutive release project.
The song carries a message of accepting and affirming a present that’s different from what you once imagined.
The first half is mid-tempo, but as it moves into the latter half, it slows down and shifts into a ballad-like style.
So by the time you finish listening, you’re likely to feel calm and at peace.
Heaven's NameMomoiro Clover Z
Momoiro Clover Z is a girl group that debuted in 2009.
They originally had five members, but after Momoka Ariyasu graduated in 2018, they have been active as a four-member group.
This song is one of the more subdued tracks in Momoclo’s catalog, and during live performances you can immerse yourself in its gentle atmosphere.