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 shiritori or picking songs for karaoke! (211–220)
head over heels (in love); totally infatuatedyama
A song by yama that shines with Vaundy’s production.
Chosen as the theme song for the film “Lines Draw Me” and released in August 2022.
Its bittersweet yet warm melody is striking, and the transparent vocals resonate deeply.
While capturing the thrill of falling in love, the gentle sound carries a touch of nostalgia.
The comfortable guitar riff and rhythm drive the track, and the catchy hook lingers in your ears.
It’s easy to remember for karaoke and has a universal appeal that suits many singers.
Yama’s clear, airy vocals further enhance the charm of the piece.
trash staryuzu
A poignant autumn song where transience and hope intertwine.
It’s a track included on the single Yuzu released in November 1999 and also served as the image song for Fuji TV’s “Ainori,” a romantic reality show.
The gentle melody overlaps with the feeling of trying to look forward despite one’s vulnerabilities.
It’s a song that stays close to those who can’t find their own worth or who are seeking connection with others.
Please give it a listen.
ClimalSukima Suichi
This refreshing song that gives hope and courage is truly a quintessential cheer-up anthem! It’s a track packed with the charm of Sukima Switch, included on the album “A museMentally,” released in June 2024.
The lyrics convey the courage to face difficulties and the will to expand your own potential, and just listening to it gives you the strength to move forward.
Its powerful melody and emotional vocals resonate deeply, making it perfect for times when you feel stuck in work or life.
What’s more, it’s part of a special collaboration themed around boosting motivation for business professionals.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you need to fire yourself up or when you want to cheer on someone important to you!
clock lock workshachi
“Clock Lock Works” is a work released under the name Hachi, the Vocaloid producer alias of Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter active at the top of the Japanese music scene.
Published in November 2009, its whimsical, fantastical world instantly captured listeners’ hearts and quickly joined the ranks of popular songs.
Beyond the track itself, the animated music video by Minakata Laboratory also drew attention.
In the chorus, Miku playing the bass moves incredibly smoothly.
It has the feel of a nursery rhyme with a hint of darkness, a quality that connects to Yonezu’s current style.
If only I could become a cloudNogizaka 46
Formed as AKB48’s official rival and now reigning over the J-POP scene as a top idol group, Nogizaka46.
The song “Kumo ni Nareba Ii” (“If Only I Could Become a Cloud”), included on the Type-A and Special Edition of their 20th single “Synchronicity,” was used as the theme song for the TV program “Mezamashi Doyoubi” from April 7, 2018 to September 29, 2018.
Its lyrics—suggesting that when things don’t go your way, it’s okay to just go with the flow—may lighten the hearts of those who tend to carry too much on their shoulders.
It’s a refreshing pop tune distinguished by the delicate sound of acoustic guitar that lingers in your ears.
CrossKamenashi Kazuya
This is a song created as the theme for the sports program “Going! Sports & News,” featuring Kazuya Kamenashi.
It conveys a strong will to push steadily toward one’s goals.
The lyrics were written by Kamenashi himself, and he has said they reflect the feelings of athletes he has encountered through sports coverage.
Another highlight is that Tomoyasu Hotei composed the music, with a powerful, guitar-driven sound that evokes the strength to carve out the future.
It’s a song that portrays the importance of believing in yourself as you chase your dreams, and the determination to press on, trusting in the efforts you’ve built up over time.
Gluttonous GhostSakushi: Murata Sachiko / Sakkyoku: Fukuda Wakako
This is a fun, humor-filled song that depicts a ghost peeking into the refrigerator in the middle of the night.
Its lyrics incorporate food shapes in a quiz-style format, and the bright, rhythmic melody is memorable.
Created by Sachiko Murata and Wakako Fukuda, the piece was also broadcast on NHK’s “Okaasan to Issho” and is beloved by many children.
It’s a great song to sing with two-year-olds while imitating the ghost’s gestures, moving your body, and using your hands to show different food shapes.
It can also be used as a sketchbook theater activity in nursery schools and kindergartens.