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"
- Songs with titles that start with “Gu.” Great for your karaoke selection!
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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'
- A roundup of songs that start with “U.” Perfect for shiritori or picking tracks at karaoke!
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Collection of songs that start with “Ku.” Perfect for shiritori or picking songs for karaoke! (451–460)
Fill it in blackYazawa Eikichi
When it comes to Japan’s quintessential rock ’n’ roller, you can’t leave out Eikichi Yazawa.
The single he released in 1977, “Kuroku Nuritsubuse” (“Paint It Black”), is a high-velocity rock ’n’ roll track that was also included on his album “Doa o Agero,” which reached No.
2 on the Oricon charts.
Listening to Yazawa’s powerful vocals makes your self-doubt vanish and makes you feel like you can do anything.
In 1998, he self-covered the song on the album “SUBWAY EXPRESS,” remaking it with a modern sound that incorporates synthesizers and more.
camphor treeFukuyama Masaharu
This song was created by Masaharu Fukuyama with heartfelt feelings for Nagasaki, which is both his hometown and a city that suffered the atomic bombing.
On August 9, 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped, turning Nagasaki into a burned-out wasteland; yet, miraculously, two camphor trees survived the flames and recovered.
The torii gate mentioned in the lyrics, left standing with only one side, also actually exists.
Listening closely to this song—which expresses the sense of duty and mission inspired by those things that kept living and standing despite unimaginable damage—there is much that resonates even with those of us who have never experienced war.
Song of the Black LilyOrii Shigeko
Shigeko Orii’s “Kuroyuri no Uta” (Song of the Black Lily) is a classic that expresses the joys and sorrows of love, based on Ainu tradition.
Its profound lyrics, which use the black lily as a symbol, and Orii’s powerful vocals resonate deeply.
Released in December 1954, the song was created by a stellar team: lyrics by Kazuo Kikuta and music by Yuji Koseki.
As a representative enka song of the Showa era, it has continued to be cherished by many.
Why not listen to it with someone special, along with fond memories? You’re sure to share a heartwarming moment.
nonsenseHitsuji Bungaku
Set to a gentle melody, this song portrays the contradictions of modern society and the complexities of human relationships.
Created by Hitsujibungaku, it’s included on the album “our hope,” released in April 2022.
While the lyrics may seem like a love song at first glance, they actually express the struggles and loneliness of being an artist.
The music video is directed by Michi Nakano.
Wrapped in heartfelt lyrics and tender tones, it’s a recommended track for moments when you want to reflect on yourself and what matters most.
Night in KushiroMikawa Ken’ichi
Kenichi Mikawa is in high demand on both music and variety shows.
His collaborations with the impressionist Korokke are always a delight to watch.
When it comes to Mikawa, the first song that comes to mind is “Onna no Scorpion” (The Scorpio Woman), but “Kushiro no Yoru” is an even moodier, quintessential enka number.
He even performed this song at the 1968 Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Alongside “Yanagase Blues” and “Niigata Blues,” it’s also famous as part of the local-themed song series.
By the way, Mikawa once performed under the stage name “Kenichi Mikawa” written as “Mikawa Ken’ichi.”
A roundup of songs that start with “Ku.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke songs! (461–470)
mouth breathingBien
The popular variety show Ariyoshi no Kabe.
Have you heard of BIEN, the nasal-congestion-style visual kei band that debuted from that show? Fronted by Chocolate Planet’s Osada, it’s a visual kei band featuring an all-star lineup including Panther’s Mukai and Suga, and Chocolate Planet’s Matsuo.
Their song Mouth Breathing is superbly done.
The lyrics brilliantly blend the agony of love with the suffocation of a stuffed-up nose, and on top of that, it genuinely sounds like a visual kei band—making it the kind of quirky fun you’ll want to recommend to others!
Just as there are stars in the skyAraki Ichiro
Araki Ichiro’s debut single “Sora ni Hoshi ga Aru Yō ni,” released in September 1966, is a classic ballad that exudes wistfulness and melancholy, with lyrics that layer lost dreams over the changing seasons.
Singing of an unchanging wish amid the flow of time, the song was re-recorded ten years after its debut in 1976, and has been cherished for decades, having been used in a 2003 NHK morning drama and a 1979 commercial on a private TV network.
With a modest vocal range and a gentle tempo that makes it easy to sing, this is a song we especially recommend for those standing at a turning point in life.
Why not set your current feelings to song and look back on your journey?