A roundup of songs that start with “ku.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke tracks!
When you’re playing shiritori with song titles or doing shiritori karaoke, there are times when you just can’t think of the next song, right?
この記事では、「く（ku）」で始まる曲をたくさん紹介します。そんな瞬間に思い出せるようにしておきましょう。
There are lots of words that start with “ku,” like “kuro” (black), “kurisumasu” (Christmas), “cry,” and “kuchi” (mouth), and many of them are commonly used in song titles.
I’ve picked out a variety of tracks, so feel free to use this as a reference when choosing your next song!
- Vocaloid songs that start with "ku"
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A roundup of songs that start with “ku.” Perfect for word-chain games and karaoke picks! (71–80)
Christmas is the best!Ritoru Enjeru
A heartwarming Christmas song that kids can sing along to and enjoy the fun of the holiday! It’s packed with all the Christmas elements children love—presents, trees, and even an appearance by Santa Claus.
Celebrating the joy of spending a special day with family, this song was included on the album “Little Angel Christmas” in November 2024.
Little Angel is a production brand beloved around the world for creating many children’s songs and nursery rhymes.
Its bright, bouncy melody is perfect for singing at Christmas parties! Highly recommended for enjoying a fun family time with children who are eagerly awaiting Christmas.
As if singing a Christmas songNakajima Miyuki
Miyuki Nakajima, a leading figure among Japanese singer-songwriters.
The rare track included on her 1987 live album “Uta Goyomi” is a number that portrays a one-night-only romance entrusted to the special night of Christmas.
Against a backdrop of snow-covered streets and gently passing people, a tender yet fleeting sentiment is quietly spun.
The delicate expression of her live, guitar-and-voice performance—coupled with the restrained melody—seems to resonate deeply in the heart.
It is a winter love song for adults, overlaying the enchantment of the Christmas season with the reality of a relationship that returns to strangers when the calendar turns.
Christmas Ondo (Christmas Bon Dance)Ohtaki Eiichi
A signature bon-odori-style song by Eiichi Ohtaki, released in December 1977 as the track representing December on the album Niagara Calendar.
With humor and satire, the lyrics depict how Christmas became an annual custom in Japan, vividly capturing scenes of the holiday spreading through shopping streets and neon-lit districts.
Fusing the traditional ondō form with pop elements, the sound features a meticulously crafted structure highlighted by twelve key changes in the coda, offering new discoveries with every listen.
Its nimble wordplay and playful arrangement give it an appeal that goes beyond a mere novelty song.
A classic that portrays Showa-era Christmas from a unique perspective and remains enjoyable no matter how many times you hear it.
A roundup of songs that start with 'Ku'. Perfect for word-chain games and karaoke song picks! (81–90)
Christmas ParisHidaka Noriko (Erika Fontaine) · Kozakura Etsuko (Kokuriko) · Takamori Yoshino (Kitaoji Hanabi)
The Christmas song performed by the Paris Floral Division from the Sakura Wars series is a track brimming with the glamour of Paris and the characters’ charm.
The harmonies woven by Noriko Hidaka as Erica Fontaine, Etsuko Kozakura as Coquelicot, and Yoshino Takamori as Hanabi Kitaoji create a rich, three-dimensional sound through call-and-response and layered choruses.
Its bright, catchy melody and lyrics that paint Christmas scenes make it irresistibly singable and fun.
Released in December 2005 as the single “Sakura Wars Christmas Paris / Angel’s Eyes,” the song features lyrics by Oji Hiroi and composition by Kohei Tanaka.
It has also been performed at live events, becoming a memorable classic for fans.
It’s perfect for anime and game enthusiasts, or as warm Christmas background music to share with someone special.
Can’t Wait for Christmas (Snowman Version)Watanabe Misato
Released in November 1991, this song by Misato Watanabe is a Christmas-themed arrangement of a track from her album Lucky.
It was featured in a Meiji Life Insurance commercial, in which Watanabe herself also appeared.
The lyrics romantically portray a budding love amid wintry scenes—silver-white ski slopes and gondolas.
Many listeners may be reminded of their younger days, nervously enjoying a Christmas date.
It’s sure to be a hit at karaoke!
Xmas Santaayaka
Released digitally in November 2020, Ayaka’s first Christmas song is a love song that uses Santa Claus as a motif while gently weaving together the warmth of winter and feelings for a loved one.
Characterized by sparkling arrangements and layered choral work, it conveys both the excitement of Christmas and a faint sense of wistfulness.
Alongside the digital release, it was also sold as a Christmas card with a music card, and the cover features artwork by miniature photographer Tatsuya Tanaka.
It’s also heartwarming that the title was chosen by Ayaka’s eldest daughter.
With UTA brought on as arranger for the first time, the track achieves a soft sound incorporating guitar and cello.
It’s perfect not only as BGM for Christmas parties, but also for a quiet evening spent with someone special.
Imaginary Forestjin
This song, produced by Jin, who was born in Hokkaido in 1990, is used as a theme for an anime for which he also wrote the script.
The part of the song that uses the Canon progression is the chorus.
Although the Canon progression doesn’t usually evoke a very intense image, depending on the rhythm and melody, it’s sometimes used in climactic choruses.
It’s impressive how the Canon progression can work both gently and intensely like this.
That’s probably why so many songs are composed using the Canon progression.
