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! (21–30)
Heavenly KissSeiko Matsuda
This song is filled with the sparkling thrills that make your heart flutter at the moment love begins.
Composed by Haruomi Hosono, its boldly shifting key changes are innovative, guiding listeners into a dreamy world.
Takashi Matsumoto’s lyrics depict the genuine feelings of a young woman, her heart racing as she imagines a future with the one she loves.
Released in April 1983, the track was featured as the theme song for the film “Legend of Plumeria,” among others, and became the artist’s 11th consecutive No.
1 hit.
It is also included on the album “Utopia.” It might be the perfect song to accompany that blissful moment when you feel your relationship with someone special is about to take a step forward.
Dance in the palm of my handKokorashika
This track deftly blends the West Coast sound of the ’70s with Japan’s ’80s city pop.
It’s the major-label debut from the guitar-less band Kokorashika, released on May 1, 2025.
The sophisticated arrangement pairs beautifully with the sultry vocals, creating a sound that’s simple yet richly dimensional.
The lyrics, which depict a mature romance, are another hallmark.
It’s a perfect song for a nighttime drive or a relaxing moment.
Songs with titles starting with “te.” Perfect for shiritori karaoke or song-title shiritori! (31–40)
Tenraku -Twin Resonance-Yuuyu
A passionate, Japanese-style rock number that slams into your inner urges.
Created by yuyu, this track reworks a piece first released in September 2009 into a duet for Kagamine Rin and Len.
Its message—urging you to bare yourself even if you’re imperfect—strikes a chord and gives a powerful push to anyone listening.
Belt it out in sync at karaoke, and you’re guaranteed to set hearts ablaze! A perfect duet song for two people who want to feel the heat.
Telephone LovePARED
A song by PARED woven in Hakata dialect exchanged over the phone.
It paints a poignant scene of lovers who can’t meet, reassuring each other’s presence through late-night conversations.
The unpretentious Hakata dialect lines from the man, delivered in a husky singing voice, feel so warm and gently resonate in our hearts as we listen.
This track is a signature song from the memorable first album, Room Night, released in March 2022.
If you’re in a long-distance relationship, you’ll likely deeply relate to the frustration of not wanting to hang up and the protagonist’s wish to stay connected, even if only by voice.
Take Me HigherCro-magnon
cro-magnon is an instrumental trio that unleashes floor-shaking grooves, swirling with the heat of live performance.
Their style freely traverses jazz, funk, and hip-hop, nurtured by members who met in Boston, USA, in 1996.
They launched their current lineup in 2004, and their 2006 album CRO-MAGNON garnered fervent support in the club scene.
Even without major awards, the overwhelming energy of their live improvisations is the real deal.
If you’re looking for a raw, funky, no-excuses sound that makes you want to dance till dawn, this is the band for you.
Tinsagu FlowersRimi Natsukawa
This is a famous song covered by Rimi Natsukawa, originally a traditional didactic song from Okinawa.
It sings about cherishing and engraving in one’s heart the words received from one’s parents, overlaying that sentiment with the image of dyeing one’s nails with balsam flower petals.
Rimi Natsukawa’s crystal-clear, endlessly pure voice and the simple tones of the sanshin cleanse the heart—this is a tender, deeply moving piece filled with compassion.
The song was included on the album “Okinawa Uta ~Feeling the Ryukyu Breeze~,” released in November 2009, and was also selected as a beloved song of the people of Okinawa Prefecture.
It’s said to be familiar as the station melody for the Yui Rail as well.
The love and wisdom passed down across generations warms the heart before you know it.
TetohelWolf Natsuyo
An addictive, melancholy pop track packed with internet memes.
It’s a song by Vocaloid producer Natsuyo Ōkami, released in June 2025.
The high-speed, racing tempo pairs perfectly with the cute vocals of Teto and Miku.
Both the lyrics and the sound distill tributes to the Vocaloid scene and internet culture.
An uplifting, high-energy tune whose rapid-fire melodies will steal your ears!