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!
- 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'
- A roundup of songs that start with “U.” Perfect for shiritori or picking tracks at karaoke!
- Songs with titles starting with “Ki” [Great for karaoke & shiritori!]
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A roundup of songs that start with “Ku.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke songs! (461–470)
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.”
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!
Qunka!Hanazawa Kana
This ultra high-energy track, infused with elements of electropop and dance music, was selected as the opening theme for Season 5 of the multimedia project Teekyu and released as a single in May 2015 as a character song performed by voice actress Kana Hanazawa.
Crafted by the accomplished anisong composer Yashikin, the song features quirky, humor-filled lyrics carried by a rhythmic beat, showcasing Hanazawa’s vocal flair as if she were an entirely different persona.
Even those unfamiliar with the anime can enjoy its punchy wordplay, irresistibly catchy phrases, and bouncy beats—packed with charm that lights up any karaoke session.
As a fresh, party-ready song that gets everyone hyped, it’s highly recommended for group karaoke with friends.
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?
crashSugawara Kei
This is singer-songwriter Kei Sugawara, whose powerful vocals draw you in.
Around 2019, she began uploading cover videos to YouTube and later released original songs such as “crash.” Her emotional style has captivated listeners.
Many people probably admire this kind of cool vocal work.
In 2022, she released the single “ia,” and she was selected as one of the ten artists for Spotify’s “RADAR: Early Noise 2022.” She’s an artist you won’t want to take your eyes off in the coming months!
cloverSuda Masaki
If you’re looking for a song with few high notes that you can sing comfortably, I recommend Clover.
This track is included on Masaki Suda’s second album LOVE, with lyrics and music by Huwie Ishizaki.
With its heartwarming message to someone special and honest, straightforward feelings, the song has almost no high parts and is a medium-tempo number you can sing without strain even in the original key.
It’s also recommended for women who struggle with high notes, as the range is easy to sing.
Christmas AvenueYakushimaru Hiroko
Since her debut, Hiroko Yakushimaru has enjoyed immense popularity as a central figure in Kadokawa films, and she remains highly active both as an actress and as a singer.
Christmas Avenue, a track from her second album Yume Jūwa, is striking for its clear yet deeply resonant vocals laid over a relaxed shuffle beat.
The lyrics evoke the sparkle of Christmas cityscapes, offering a soothing sense that helps you forget worries and stress.
With delicate strings that create a sense of spaciousness, it’s a Christmas song that never loses its luster, no matter how times change.
