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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Songs that start with “ku.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke tracks! (1–10)
CloseNEW!CIRRA
CIRRA is a dance and vocal group born from the audition show “GalbaTo -GIRLS BATTLE AUDITION-,” drawing attention for their solid skills.
Released for streaming in January 2026, this track is a ballad that delicately portrays the ambiguous distance and frustrating tension of romance.
Its lyrics, which express the anxiety of being physically close yet unable to gain emotional certainty, tighten listeners’ chests.
Initially used as a judging assignment song on the same program, it has been newly recorded by the group and officially released.
It’s also slated to be included on their first EP, coming out in March 2026, so why not listen closely on a night when love weighs on your mind?
When it grows dark, it will end.NEW!Mi Zui
It’s a piece that draws you into a strange sensation where the boundary between dreams and reality blurs.
Created by Vocaloid producer Mizui, it was pre-released on X in November 2025 and the music video was released in January 2026.
The vocals feature Kasane Teto SV, whose somewhat shadowed voice blends exquisitely with the refined soundscape.
The lyrics depict resignation toward a life that keeps spinning in emptiness, and a heart that still reaches for salvation.
Give it a listen on a lonely night when you’re weighed down by feelings you can’t shake.
Crashing WinnersVOLTACTION×3SKM
A powerful track born from the tag-team of VOLTACTION and 3SKM, both belonging to the VTuber group NIJISANJI.
Released as a digital single in January 2026, the song generated major buzz by tying in with the two units’ first collaborative concert, “VOLTACTION×3SKM FUSION LIVE ‘IMPACT.’” Lyrics and composition are by Ryo Aoyagi of Arte Refact, featuring a thrilling sound reminiscent of a “pre-revolution eve” and standout vocal work where distinct personalities collide.
It’s the perfect song to play before a crucial showdown—sure to ignite your fighting spirit.
Songs that start with “ku.” Perfect for shiritori or choosing karaoke songs! (11–20)
Christmas StoryNEW!Amatsuki
A song by singer-songwriter Amatsuki.
After its first premiere on TOKYO FM’s “SCHOOL OF LOCK!”, it was released for digital distribution in December 2019.
Set just before the special event of Christmas, it portrays a down-to-earth romantic feeling that sways between anticipation and anxiety, and its dazzling sound and highly narrative world captured listeners’ hearts.
With its approachable melody line, it’s sure to be a hit at karaoke.
Christmas wishesNEW!Snow Man
Snow Man is an idol group active across a wide range of fields, with dance performances and acrobatics as their strengths.
Their first Christmas song as a group is this track, included as a B-side to the single “Secret Touch,” released in December 2021.
Set to bell chimes that hint at the start of a party and a glamorous sound, the members’ cheerful vocals resound throughout.
The lyrics, which depict the preciousness of spending special time with a loved one, conjure images of snowy landscapes and sparkling illuminations.
Its happy vibe that makes you forget the cold is perfect as background music for winter events or drives spent with friends or a partner.
Be sure to give this dazzling pop number a listen to brighten up the season of excitement.
Christmas For YouMaeda Nobuteru
Did you know that Noriharu Maeda, best known for evoking a strong “summer” image through his work with TUBE, paints a vivid sense of winter in his solo projects? Released in November 1992, this song is a ballad that portrays the shifting emotions of lovers at Christmastime.
Set to a dazzling melody, its warm message resonates in a way that makes even quarrels and misunderstandings feel endearing.
Chosen as the ending theme for the TV show “Big Airport ’92,” it reached No.
10 on the Oricon charts and became widely beloved.
The coupling track, “Merry Christmas To You,” further immerses listeners in the spirit of the holy night.
It’s a song you’ll want to play on an evening spent with someone special, when you want to express your true feelings.
I won’t be back until Christmas.Shonentai
A hidden gem by Shonentai, the idol group that defined an era with their multifaceted talents in singing, dance, and acting, and left a profound impact on the generations that followed.
It’s the second track on the album “Heart to Heart 5years Shonentai… and 1991,” released in December 1990.
The title suggests a Christmas Eve ballad, but in fact it’s a rock tune with a striking guitar sound, featuring Kenjirō Sakiya as composer and Hiroshi Niikawa as arranger.
Rather than a glittering celebratory mood, the lyrics portray a relationship between a man and a woman that has gone cold, and that contrast is a major part of the song’s appeal.
It’s a perfect recommendation for anyone seeking a winter song that’s bittersweet yet passionate—something a little different from the standard Christmas fare.