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!
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A roundup of songs that start with “Ku.” Perfect for shiritori or karaoke song selection! (121–130)
KissBAISER
This is BAISER’s first single released in July 1998, marking a fresh start after their lineup change.
Many fans were likely surprised by the dramatic shift from their early dark aesthetic to a lavish pop-rock sound richly colored by synthesizers.
The song expresses a single-minded love and possessiveness—the desire to protect a precious person seen in a dream—sung in YUKARI’s sweet, entwining vocals.
If you listen while harboring growing feelings for someone you love, you may find your emotions overlapping with the protagonist’s, making your heart burn even more intensely.
The whale is listening.Hanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
https://www.tiktok.com/@okaitsu0936/video/7367962907637796104A gentle ballad that feels very soothing, NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” Song of May 2024, “Kujira ga Kiiteiru” (The Whale Is Listening), is written and composed by Beautiful Hummingbird.
Beautiful Hummingbird is a duo consisting of vocalist Mitsuko Koike and guitarist Nobuaki Tabata.
With lyrics that depict the way sounds of nature connect—such as “the whale, the frog, and the wind are listening”—and a tender melody, the song gives a sense that everyone is connected.
The animation is by picture-book and animation artist Osamu Sakai, whose warm, picture-book-like visuals further enhance the song’s world.
Fruit TarōHanada Yuuichirou, Nagata Maya
A whole bunch of different “Taros”—like Peach Taro, Banana Taro, Strawberry Taro, and Cherry Taro—show up, jostle each other shoulder to shoulder, and end up in tears.
Those tears mix together to become mixed juice and special juice in this energetic and humorous song.
This is “Kudamono Taro,” which appeared as the May 2022 monthly song on NHK’s Okaasan to Issho.
The lyrics and illustrations are by picture-book author Yume Okuhara, and the composition is by BearGround, also known for the music in the puppet show “Garapiko Pu.” With its vividly colorful visuals and upbeat, fun melody, it’s a track that really grabs children’s hearts!
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This is the song that was chosen for Toyota’s “Ractis” commercial and became the catalyst for many people to discover the band.
The track captures the restless urgency of youth and an inescapable sense of longing, carried by TAKUMA’s emotional vocals.
The sound that erupts from a gentle intro feels like it blows away all the pent-up haze in your heart.
Released in February 2006, it’s also included on the album “TWISTER.” The music video is a must-see too: it flips from serious expressions to the members gleefully playing Twister covered in lotion, brimming with their signature playful spirit.
When you’re stuck, lost in worry, this song just might give you the strong push you need.
A roundup of songs that start with “Ku.” Great for shiritori or choosing karaoke tracks! (131–140)
Camphor Tree — Blown by 500 Years of Wind —Fukuyama Masaharu
This work centers on a camphor tree in Nagasaki that survived the atomic bombing and continues to live today.
Spanning 500 years, it embodies the resilience of life that has endured a harsh history, expressed through Masaharu Fukuyama’s steadfast, resonant vocals.
The piece is a rearrangement of a track included on the album “HUMAN,” released in April 2014, newly orchestrated with chorus after roughly eleven years.
Its majestic sonority evokes an even deeper prayer for peace.
It’s also wonderful to feel the power of music in the fact that a portion of the proceeds from this work will be donated to a fund for preserving A-bombed trees.
It is a masterpiece that stirs thoughts of history, gives us strength to face tomorrow, and leaves a lasting mark on the heart.
Suite “Ran”Bikyōran
Bi Kyo Ran, the band nicknamed the “Japanese King Crimson” in Japan’s progressive rock scene.
Their true essence is captured in the epic track included on the 1983 classic Parallax.
It’s an expansive suite that takes up the entire B-side of the album, conveying the band’s ambitious mindset at the time—fascinating to hear.
The sound woven by heavy guitars and lyrical violin showcases a striking contrast between stillness and motion, and its Oriental overtones create a unique sense of tension.
This piece offers an experience like being swept into a vortex where madness and silence intersect.
When you want to immerse yourself in a long, meticulously constructed composition, be sure to give it a listen!
Queen of the NightMori Calliope x Tokoyami Towa
This is a track by the duo of Mori Calliope and Tokoyami Towa.
Released in July 2025, it pairs a passionate rhythm with a bewitching melody that instantly transports listeners to an extraordinary world.
The blend of their cool vocals is another highlight.
The lyrics portray the fleeting yet noble beauty of the “Queen of the Night,” which blooms gloriously for just one evening, and the story is truly stirring.
Be sure to experience their charm for yourself!