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 classic song with a title that starts with “Ru”
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- Songs with titles starting with “Ko” [Great for karaoke and shiritori, too!]
- A roundup of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Ke”
- Songs with titles that start with 'Ke'
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Songs that start with “Ku”: a roundup. Perfect for word-chain games or picking karaoke tracks! (221–230)
Little Boat on the Ocean from the Suite ‘Mirrors’Maurice Ravel
How about a cool piece by Maurice Ravel that you’ll want to listen to on a hot day? It’s the third piece from the piano suite Miroirs, published in Paris in 1906 and dedicated to the painter Paul Sordes.
You can picture a small boat gently drifting across a vast sea, and just listening to it feels cleansing for the soul.
The work’s charm lies in its depiction of water through shimmering arpeggios.
They evoke the glinting, rippling surface under light and the deep ocean’s calm, with an expressive range that hardly seems possible from a single piano.
The meter changes 36 times over 140 measures, deftly capturing the ceaseless motion of the waves.
If you’d like to cool off with beautiful sonorities, or if you’re a fan of Impressionist music, you’ll surely enjoy it.
It might also be nice to listen to it alongside the other pieces in the Miroirs suite.
Let’s hide and kiss in the car.Mr.Children
This hidden gem of a song is a masterpiece included on the 1992 album “Kind of Love.” Among Mr.Children’s early works, it’s a fan favorite: a simple acoustic guitar arpeggio rings throughout the entire track, and its delicate tone beautifully conveys the secret feelings of young lovers.
With lyrics and composition by Kazutoshi Sakurai, the song is a jewel-like ballad that portrays the frustration of a love that hasn’t quite grown up, and the poignant emotions of two people avoiding prying eyes as they reaffirm their love.
The way the arpeggio pattern evolves as the song progresses adds a rich expressiveness that leaves a lasting impression.
It remains beloved by many fans as a hidden classic that resonates deep in the heart—perfect for a drive with your partner or for listening alone on a quiet night.
CookingYUI
A bittersweet love song that portrays a woman expressing her affection through cooking.
YUI’s warm voice and the heartwarming melody blend beautifully in this piece.
Featured on the album “HOW CRAZY YOUR LOVE,” released in November 2011, the song captures the excitement and happiness of early-stage romance through the story of a woman taking on the challenge of cooking, something she isn’t used to, for the person she loves.
Centered on acoustic guitar, the simple and gentle sound wraps everyday life in a tender sense of small happiness.
It’s a recommended track for when you want to deepen a relationship with someone special or convey your feelings through cooking.
ClickKasahara Momona
In 2016, Momona Kasahara made a dazzling debut in the music world as the youngest member of ANGERME.
After her idol activities, she has emerged as the leader of ME:I.
In 2024, she won the Best New Artist Award at the 66th Japan Record Awards and even performed the ending theme for a Disney animation, expanding her range of activities.
With outstanding vocal and dance skills, and expressive power that skillfully controls facial expressions and tone of voice, she has the abilities worthy of a core member of the group.
As part of ME:I, she won “FAVORITE NEW ASIAN ARTIST” at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, asserting her presence across Asia.
With distinctive performances and solid ability, Momona Kasahara is leading the new generation of the idol scene—must-see for J-POP fans.
hungertsukimi
The song released in May 2025 by Tsukimi, a gal rock band from Fukushima, captures the feeling of confronting an unfillable emptiness while turning away from it and escaping into a world of reverie, expressed through a powerful rock sound and delicate melodic lines.
After singing about female friendship in their previous single “Girls Band” in September 2023, and steadily building their track record with their 2022 EP “Men Are Momentary, Friends Are Forever,” which ranked No.
1 for nine consecutive weeks on Tower Records Shibuya’s “TawaKuru” chart, the group continues to rise.
This new track is perfect for those who resonate with inner loneliness and want to face their true feelings.
Clipping Radio23.exe
A track notable for its sharp, genre-blending sound.
You’ll be drawn to the polygon-style Hatsune Miku laying down rap verses.
Released by 23.exe in July 2021, this work expresses the heat of summer, its languor, and a loose, laid-back mood.
The easy-listening beat pairs perfectly with Miku’s soft flow.
For anyone fed up with the muggy summer air, this song delivers both empathy and a refreshing lift.
A roundup of songs that start with 'ku'. Perfect for shiritori or choosing songs at karaoke! (231–240)
Clock HandsBillyrrom
Billyrrom is a six-member music collective from Machida, Tokyo, drawing attention as a next-generation band with diverse musical roots spanning soul, funk, and rock.
When they formed in 2020, many members had little to no experience with instruments, but they rapidly grew through energetic live performances and crafting a distinctive sound.
They began digital releases in 2021, and their presence at major festivals has been remarkable, including METROCK 2023 Osaka and FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL ’23.
Several of their music videos have surpassed 1 million views on YouTube, and they have reached the Top 10 on viral charts in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Vietnam.
In 2024, they were selected as Japan representatives for Fender’s “Fender NEXT 2024,” expanding their activities globally.
With a unique worldview that fuses visual art and music, they are opening up new possibilities for J-POP and are highly recommended for fans of Western music as well.