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 compilation of songs that start with “Ku.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke songs! (421–430)
wrap (as in: wrap up filming)Yamazaki Ikusaburo
It’s a delicate, bittersweet song that begins with the sound of a film reel turning.
Released digitally in July 2024, it was used as the opening theme for the anime “Twilight Out of Focus.” Ikusaburo Yamazaki’s gentle vocals tenderly wrap the bittersweet feelings toward things coming to an end.
The lyrics, which use a film set’s wrap as a metaphor, vividly portray parting and a sense of loss—they really hit home.
It’s recommended for moments when you want to sink into memories, or when you’ve experienced a farewell to someone or something important.
Photographs of SeptemberYamamoto Tatsuhiko
A classic autumn song released by Tatsuhiko Yamamoto in October 1982.
Featured on the album “Taiyo ga Ippai,” this ballad centers on bittersweet memories of love.
The September breeze awakens recollections of summer gone by, delicately portraying scenes of looking back on a lost romance.
Its simple yet resonant melody and the past emotions likened to photographs are particularly striking.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to at an autumn dusk, lost in thought by the window.
Highly recommended for those who want to feel the poignancy of love and the passage of time.
Crimson PrideOkada Shinobu
A perfect enka song for the wistful autumn season has arrived.
Released by Shinobu Okada in October 2024, this gem portrays both the lingering attachment and the strength of a woman after a broken romance.
With richly emotional vocals, it sensuously conveys the heart of a mature woman.
Its theme, symbolizing the traditional “woman’s pride,” is sure to resonate with many enka fans.
It’s the kind of song that will ignite passion at karaoke.
Listened to in the calm of the night, it may sink even deeper into the heart.
Songs that start with “Ku” – perfect for shiritori or choosing karaoke tracks! (431–440)
Lips NetworkOkada Yukiko
A signature song by Yukiko Okada with lyrics by Seiko Matsuda and music by Ryuichi Sakamoto, expressing a sweet yet heartrending love.
It captures the feelings of a woman who is both forward and cautious, brought to life by a pure, graceful voice that truly moves the listener.
Used as Shiseido’s spring campaign CM song in January 1986, the track debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Blending maidenly sentiment with a modern sound, it stands as an emblematic piece of the 1980s.
Recommended for those who want to relate to the feeling of being in love or who are interested in Showa-era idol pop.
clockShima Shigeko & Hikari
Set to a gentle beat that symbolizes the passage of time, Shigeko Shima and Hikaru’s harmonies weave a gem-like love song.
With “light and shadow” as its theme—symbolizing the highs and lows of life—it spins feelings of courage and positivity to live in the present as time keeps moving.
It’s a duet with powerful song progression that still leaves a warm afterglow as the two artists’ personalities meld together.
Chosen as the theme song for the 2025 TV Asahi drama Kaseifu no Mitazono Season 7, this track is brimming with fresh appeal, blending a rock sensibility with elements of rap.
It’s the perfect song for a duet with someone special when you want to share mutual care and the courage to face forward.
I’ll go crazy.Kawasaki Nōchirasu
A bit provocative and almost as if it turns the melancholic spring air on its head, this song is a work by Kawasaki Nautilus, released in March 2023.
Its dynamic melody and Kafu’s energetic vocals stir the heart.
With the theme “a song about the strange people who appear in spring,” it vividly portrays the surge of sensitive feelings that wash over you in unguarded moments, offering an escape from the busyness of daily life.
Hear it once and you’ll find its rhythm irresistibly compelling—there’s a definite addictive quality hidden within.
Craving MoreIchinose Rupo
It’s a passionate love song about a mature romance.
Produced by Rupo Ichinose, the track was released in August 2024.
Megurine Luka’s clear, transparent vocals match perfectly with the lyrics that convey desire and longing.
Set to an energetic dance beat, it portrays the yearning for affection and intimacy with a partner, drawing you in more with every listen.
Perfect for fans of electropop, and highly recommended when you want to lift your mood.