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 word-chain games and karaoke picks! (141–150)
Closed Archive vs. TK (Ling tosite sigure)Toukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora
This is a track by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra featuring TK from Ling tosite sigure as a guest vocalist.
Set for release in July 2025, it’s being used as the commercial song for the men’s care brand MARO17.
Produced as the third installment of the VS.
Series that began in 2022, it features a sound arrangement where their unique styles don’t blend so much as collide fiercely.
The philosophical lyrics—depicting the dignity of remaining solitary in a world spiraling into disorder—leave a strong impression.
When you find yourself questioning convention or harmony, this song might be the perfect fit.
become emptyMIMI
This is a duet by Hatsune Miku and KAF, produced by MIMI, known for hits like “Mashumarry.” Set to a crisp, catchy sound, the lyrics convey the sorrow and emptiness of a heart gone hollow.
Yet within the clear, translucent harmonies, you can feel a warmth—as if their presence gently fills that void.
If you’re in the mood to share a sentimental feeling, be sure to immerse yourself in the world of this song.
Black RhapsodyBOØWY
A hidden gem by BOØWY where Kyosuke Himuro’s sensual vocals intertwine with Tomoyasu Hotei’s inventive guitar.
It depicts the desire and loneliness swirling within a fleeting relationship, and its decadent yet beautiful worldview will captivate you.
This track is featured on their third album, “BOØWY,” released in June 1985.
Put it on during a night when you want to step away from the bustle of the city and sink into quiet contemplation—the wistful melody is sure to move you.
Let yourself be intoxicated by its depth.
A roundup of songs that start with “Ku.” Perfect for shiritori or choosing karaoke tracks! (151–160)
habitnakigoto
Nakigoto is a Tokyo-based duo formed in 2018, consisting of two members: Emiri Mizukami on guitar and vocals, and Ami Okada on guitar and backing vocals.
While they’ve gained popularity with a sound that doesn’t stay within a single genre, their 2020 release Kuse stands out for a UK rock-like sound that skillfully blends their delicacy with a dynamic edge.
If they deliver dramatic guitar rock, they’re sure to bring the house down.
For beginners, beyond the technical aspects, we recommend putting real effort into crafting the roaring, shoegaze-adjacent tones that appear in the hype moments.
By emulating Okada’s style—heavy use of spatial effects like delay and reverb—you’ll grow as a guitarist and surely broaden your musical palette.
question markpirafu seijin
This song comically portrays the growing number of question marks in your head during a misunderstanding with your lover.
It’s a single by Pilaf Seijin, released in June 2025.
The track was performed at the solo concert “Pilaf Theater” held the same month, sending fans into a frenzy.
With producer GALD on board, its catchy sound is irresistibly addictive! It might be the perfect fit when you’ve got your lover on your mind.
quick sandŌsaka=Monorēru
They’re like the raw heat of 1970s America carried straight into the present! Formed in 1992, Osaka Monaurail is a funk orchestra Japan proudly presents to the world, inheriting the soul of James Brown for modern times.
Since their 2000 debut album, “What It Is… What It Was,” they’ve consistently delivered tight, heavyweight grooves.
Their prowess crosses borders—since 2006 they’ve performed in over 15 countries, especially across Europe.
Their recent role handling music for the stage production “The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui,” starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, is still fresh in memory.
If you want to move your body without overthinking it, why not dive into the vortex of sound they create?
Kunisaki PeninsulaKitajima Saburō
This is a song set in Oita Prefecture, powerfully performed by Saburo Kitajima, a giant of the enka world.
Against the backdrop of the Kunisaki Peninsula—where the syncretic culture of Shinto and Buddhism still thrives—it passionately sings of the burning homesickness felt by those far from their hometown, and of tender yearning for a beloved mother.
The fact that Kitajima himself wrote both the lyrics and the music under his own pen name conveys his exceptional affection for the piece.
If you lend an ear to his majestic voice, you may feel the wind of Kunisaki and the scent of the sea reaching your heart.
It’s a song that will likely strike a chord with anyone who has a place to call home.