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 picking karaoke tunes! (171–180)
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.
Crimson ButterflyYamauchi Keisuke
This is a song that portrays a fleeting yet burning love, like a butterfly dancing lightly in the air.
It is a track by enka singer Keisuke Yamauchi, known for hits such as “Furenko,” released as a single in February 2024.
The song expresses the inner conflict that comes from love and the resolve to risk everything and leap into the arms of the beloved, drawing listeners into its dramatic world.
If you fully embody the song’s protagonist as you sing, it’s sure to move those who listen!
Kunisaki PeninsulaMatsumae Hiroko
Kokuto Peninsula, sung by Hiroko Matsumae, is a lyrical enka that deeply evokes the travel romance of Oita.
Composed by her husband, Hiroshi Yamaguchi, the song features a memorable melody that gently reflects the scenery of one’s hometown in the listener’s heart.
It was passionately performed by a character in the film Tsuribaka Nisshi 19, so even if you don’t know the title, you may have heard it somewhere.
Inspired by this song, Matsumae was also appointed a tourism goodwill ambassador for Kunisaki City.
Her richly expressive voice blends with the beautiful scenes of the peninsula depicted in the lyrics, making you feel as if you’re traveling there yourself.
Crazed FruitIshihara Yūjirō
Under the dazzling summer sun, the blaze of youthful fragility and passion.
It’s a masterpiece that vividly captures a slightly bittersweet page of adolescence, isn’t it? Yujiro Ishihara’s low, velvety voice, carried on the scent of the sea breeze, sings with deep feeling of the helpless emotions swaying in a false love.
This song is the theme for the 1956 film Crazed Fruit, in which Ishihara starred—surely many had their hearts set aflame by his on-screen presence.
How about spending a moment listening to this piece and basking in the radiant summer memories of your younger days?
ClassmateB’z
A warm ballad by B’z that paints a page of youth so vividly you can almost see the moment you first met the transfer student.
Many adults carry faint memories of drifting apart from someone precious while being unsure of their true feelings.
This song gently reminds us that even our awkward past is a cherished memory that leads to who we are today.
The track is included on the acclaimed 2015 album EPIC DAY.
Put it on during a sentimental night, and those memories might turn into strength, giving you the courage to step into tomorrow.
Collection of songs starting with “Ku.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke songs! (181–190)
Can I come see you by cream?zutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
The artist known as the “night-loving” Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni.
(Zutomayo) is a band characterized by vocalist ACA-ne’s soft, high tones.
Many of Zutomayo’s songs are stylish, so I imagine a lot of women feel like giving them a try.
If you sing them, aim to keep a relaxed feel overall without belting, and since the rhythms can be tricky, try singing with a lightly swung vibe.
In the chorus, there are parts with lots of words and some wide interval jumps, so don’t force it—keep it light in ACA-ne’s style.
SpiderTOKIO
A rock number written and composed by Tomoya Nagase, chosen as the theme song for the drama “Wanitokagegisu.” Nagase reportedly wrote it in empathy with the clumsy yet determined protagonist struggling to live.
The earnest desire to break free from everyday anxiety and loneliness rides on a straightforward band sound that resonates deeply.
Released in August 2017, this work marked a milestone for TOKIO as a five-member group.
It’s a song you can cherish as an anthem of support: when you want to change a reality that isn’t going your way, it carries a comforting warmth that gently nudges you forward.