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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Collection of songs that start with “ku.” Perfect for shiritori or karaoke song choices! (471–480)
Waltz of the Flowers (from The Nutcracker)Iimori Norichika
One of Japan’s leading conductors, Norichika Iimori serves as principal conductor and music director for a wide range of orchestras.
He has been highly acclaimed both in Japan and abroad, receiving honors such as the New Artist Award at the 2006 Arts Festival.
Together with a German orchestra, he released the first complete set of Beethoven’s symphonies on CD by a Japanese conductor, and his performances have been selected among the NHK Symphony Orchestra’s Top 10 Concerts of the year—proof of his exceptional artistry.
He is also an accomplished cook, and his activities extend beyond the concert hall: he coached the conducting scenes for “Nodame Cantabile” and appeared as an orchestra conductor in the film “Departures.” He is highly recommended not only for those interested in classical music, but also for anyone who wants to follow leading figures in Japan’s music world.
Gardenia ElegyKouzai Kaori
Kaori Kozai has many famous songs, but Kuchinashi Elegy is especially known for its heartrending sorrow.
Although the band joins in during the latter half, the arrangement foregrounds the piano throughout, and that atmosphere, combined with the performance, delivers an outstanding sense of poignancy.
While the song carries the flavor of enka, the vocal line itself is more in the style of Showa-era kayōkyoku, with almost no use of complex techniques like kobushi.
The range is somewhat wide, so be sure to adjust the key to suit your voice and sing with proper control.
A miracle called youTakano Akira
A heartwarming love song that paints a picture of a happy future with the one you love.
It’s filled with the joy of having found someone special and the hope of walking through life together from now on.
Its gentle melody and warm lyrics resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in May 2024, the song was also chosen as the ending theme for the drama “The Overprotective Young Master’s Indulgent Marriage,” starring Akira Takano.
It’s a perfect track for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Highly recommended for those who want to express their feelings honestly to their beloved and share their happiness.
It will surely fill the entire venue with love.
Kumamoto BluesTakamiyagi Seiji
Seiji Takamiyagi, an enka singer from Kumamoto City in Kumamoto Prefecture, delivers a voice that resonates deeply with listeners’ hearts.
Born in 1948, Takamiyagi is active in the enka and kayōkyoku genres.
His signature songs include “Kumamoto Blues” and “Yokohama Blues,” through which he sings of various landscapes and the emotions of the people who live there.
He made his CD debut in May 2018 with “Yokohama Blues,” and has continued to release music energetically since.
In May 2020, he released the album “Seiji Takamiyagi ~Singing of Hometown~,” themed around his native land.
Takamiyagi’s appeal lies in his deep love for his hometown of Kumamoto and a singing voice that gently accompanies people’s hearts.
He is a recommended artist for those who feel nostalgic for their hometown or who seek enka that truly moves the heart.
A roundup of songs that start with 'ku'. Perfect for shiritori or choosing tracks for karaoke! (481–490)
Black-Haired Strangerkarasu
Karasu is a rock band from Akita Prefecture, formed in 2001.
After lineup changes, as of 2022 the band operates as a duo: Junichi Konno on guitar and vocals, and Shuta Chiba on drums.
They made their major-label debut in 2009 with the single Yume.
Their sound is rock ’n’ roll grounded in an emo-inspired style.
Their signature song is Sudachi, which was used as the theme for the TV drama Yamikin Ushijima-kun.
They pour out a poignant worldview and pain with passionate intensity.
Even so, many of their melodies are catchy, and they have accessible tracks like Kurokami Stranger that incorporate jazzy elements.
Konno’s charismatic vocals are seriously cool!
crossoversAimer
It’s a heart-stirring song filled with love for horse racing.
Featuring Aimer’s uniquely husky and captivating voice, the track was released in January 2023 as a JRA commercial song.
Used in an animated commercial themed around the bonds between Thoroughbreds and the people connected to them, it captured the hearts of many.
The lyrics, which cheer on those chasing their dreams, encourage not only horse racing fans but everyone striving toward their goals.
Q.E.D.UVERworld
The song “Q.E.D.” is included on the 9th album TYCOON.
It was used as the ending theme for the suspense fantasy series Grimm, and its message—urging you to live life on your own terms—makes a strong impact.
Although the melody is complex, with a high key and many leaps in pitch, the overall vocal range isn’t wide, so it becomes easier to sing if you set a key that suits you.
Because the song structure develops rapidly in a way characteristic of UVERworld, be careful not to get left behind when singing it at karaoke.
