Songs with titles that start with “Za.” Great for karaoke and shiritori!
When you hear about songs whose titles start with “za,” what kinds of tracks come to mind?
Because it begins with a voiced consonant, some people may find it hard to form a clear image from the word.
Many songs that start with “za” include characters like 「残」 (zan) or the word “the” in their titles, and often feature passionate tunes or songs with poignant messages.
In this article, we’ve picked out songs across a wide range of genres—rock, pop, and more—that start with “za.”
Be sure to check out these numbers you can use for karaoke or even in word-chain games.
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Songs with titles that start with “Za.” Also great for karaoke and shiritori! (141–150)
ZANGETSU -Transient Moon-Ryo Morishita
This is a work by Ryo Morishita, sung by Megurine Luka.
A version by Nekomura Iroha was later uploaded as well.
It tells of a courtesan who thinks of a samurai who fled as far as Goryōkaku, gazing up at the night sky and looking at the moon.
Beyond its narrative quality, the lyrics make extensive use of historical kana orthography, letting you fully savor a traditional Japanese atmosphere.
Pomegranate fruitMarie Ueda
When you hear “pomegranate fruit,” can you picture what it’s like? If you split it open, you’ll find it filled with many little seeds, and eating those is what a pomegranate is all about.
This song is like that pomegranate—gently picking up the memories inside me one by one.
The End Of The WorldNoriyuki Makihara
A love song by Noriyuki Makihara, also known as Makky.
The word “rain” isn’t in the title, but it appears repeatedly in the chorus.
Although it’s called a love song, it’s not about an ordinary romance.
Once you realize what it really means, it becomes an achingly bittersweet love song.
It’s the ninth track on the 1996 album “UNDERWEAR.”
THE LITTLE ROCKER’S MEDLEYShogo Hamada
The B-side track of the 17th single “DANCE,” released on August 1, 1984.
Not included on any album.
It’s an upbeat rock ’n’ roll song that cheerfully sings about the wild everyday life of youth—discos, picking up girls, fights, dropping out of school, and living on part-time jobs.
The DayShota Shimizu
Shota Shimizu, a hugely popular male R&B singer.
“The Day” is included on his fourth album, “Naturally,” released in 2012.
The song expresses a vow to spend a lifetime with a loved one.
It’s perfect as wedding background music.
Songs with titles starting with “Za.” Also great for karaoke or shiritori! (151–160)
The Only OneKiyotaka
He is a man with exceptionally blessed vocal cords, able to sing across four octaves.
He was primarily active in the United States, but since last year he has focused mainly on activities in Japan.
He is a truly accomplished and successful artist who has achieved numerous milestones in the U.
S.
as well.
Anthem of Our Sinful SelvesPrison Boys
The ending theme of the anime Prison School.
A wonderfully silly song earnestly sung by popular male voice actors.
Its straightforward lyrics, packed to the brim with the overflowing desires of adolescent boys, leave a strong impression.
When performing it, don’t snap back to your senses or get embarrassed halfway—just barrel through to the very end.