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 starting with “Za.” Also great for karaoke and shiritori! (311–320)
The Day We Meet AgainMoody Blues
The Moody Blues have been active since 1964 and are legendary figures who helped shape the rock world.
“The Day We Meet Again,” included on their 1978 album Octave, is a slow, grand ballad.
It’s the kind of song that makes you want to listen quietly on an autumn evening or on your way home.
THE BUNGYNICO Touches the Walls
It was selected as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Music Fighter” in June 2008.
It features a stylish intro, and the overall feel is unusually punk rock.
It’s a classic track that’s also included on the best-of compilation.
THE NEW ERANOISEMAKER
A leading loud-mixture band from Hokkaido.
Having risen from the indie scene, they boast solid talent.
With strong shades of grunge and punk, their good melodies—woven by vocalist AG’s clear, translucent voice—never fail to captivate listeners.
Songs with titles starting with “Za.” Also great for karaoke and shiritori! (321–330)
The Moon × Don’t just say starsNakamuraEmi × Sakura Fujiwara
Singer-songwriters Sakura Fujiwara and NakamuraEmi performed “The Moon × Hoshi Nante Iwazu” together at a live show.
The performance drew a huge response and was also released on CD.
The piano tone brings out the duo’s beautiful harmonies, resulting in an irresistibly mellow track.
It’s also noteworthy that the mashup of the two songs gives birth to a new interpretation of the lyrics.
You’ll likely come away with different impressions than when you listen to each song on its own.
The Lost One’s WeepingNeru
A rock number that pierces the heart.
It’s one of the tracks included on the album “Learn Junior High School English with Vocaloid.” The original song already contains lyrics related to studying, but turning it into an English version has further enhanced its completeness as a reference resource.
Since the original is cool, the English version inevitably turned out cool as well.
The Crying GameNicki Minaj
A collaboration between American rapper Nicki Minaj and British singer-songwriter Jessie Ware.
It was inspired by Nicki’s breakup with her ex-boyfriend, Safaree Samuels.
The track is included on the 2014 album The Pinkprint.
The WarriorNovelbright
This is the second major-label single by Novelbright, a five-member rock band that has gained popularity with a sound that evokes the exhilaration and wistfulness of classic rock music.
Chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Salaryman’s Club,” the title track was created under the band’s concept of “pioneering and returning to roots.” The arrangement races to top speed right from the tight opening guitar riff, and paired with their trademark high-toned vocals, it really amps up the energy.
It’s a powerful, heartfelt number whose message resonates, tying together the anime’s storyline from both everyday life and sports perspectives.