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”
- A roundup of songs with titles that start with “pu.” Great for shiritori or picking songs!
- 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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Songs that start with “ku.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke tracks! (1–10)
crescendoNEW!M!LK
This is a coupling track from the single “Bakuretsu Aishiteru / Sukisugite Metsu!” released in February 2026.
It drew attention for being produced by member Hayato Sano.
Created with the theme of a “classic idol song,” its lyrics depict the flutter of unrequited love gradually growing stronger, making listeners’ hearts skip a beat.
The transparent sound and straightforward melody build a sense of elation and draw you in.
It’s a sweet-and-sour pop tune that gives a gentle push to those in love.
cliffhangerNEW!Hinatazaka46
This is the 16th single released in January 2026, a song that feels powerfully like taking a new step forward.
It portrays the frustration of not knowing where love is headed, and the earnest longing that still makes you crave what comes next.
The melody crafted by Katsuhiko Sugiyama blends a heart-wrenching poignancy with a sense of speed, drawing you in more with every listen.
It also made headlines as fifth-generation member Manami Ono took center stage for the first time.
Many of you may have become interested after seeing the performances on TBS’s music program “CDTV Live! Live!” and elsewhere.
It’s perfect for times when you want a push on the cusp of change, or when you’d like to see a slightly more mature side of the group.
This work hints at the group’s future—be sure to check it out.
punchlineNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE
A masterpiece that delicately portrays deep emotion, loneliness, and sadness, it sets abstract states of mind—such as the fragility of human relationships and the resignation that comes with growing up—to a beautiful melody.
Included on releases like the 2015 first album “Variety,” the song is characterized by emotive lyrics that convey the weight of the words, carried by poignant piano and guitar lines.
Clearly distinguishing between the more matter-of-fact delivery in the verse and the parts sung along the melody will add contrast and a stylish feel.
In the chorus, using falsetto effectively to bring out a sense of wistfulness seems like a good approach.
Xmas with UNEW!LANA
When it comes to LANA’s quintessential winter song—she’s an artist based in the Shonan area—this is probably the track many people think of.
Released as a single in December 2022, it was also selected as the ending theme for FM Yokohama’s program “Tresen.” Carrying wishes for a holy night spent with someone special, she delivers it in her signature husky, powerful voice, making it both extremely pop and gorgeously arranged.
It’s a down-to-earth love song that admits to fights yet overflows with affection, making it perfect for spending Christmas night with your partner.
You’ll often hear this track in short videos on platforms like TikTok, so it might be a great choice as BGM to color your winter memories!
By the time of the Christmas carolsNEW!Inagaki Junichi
When you’re wrapped in the crisp winter air, don’t you ever find your heart stolen by a melody that seems to come from nowhere? Sung by Junichi Inagaki, a singer who also handles drum performances, this piece is a classic that truly defines the season.
In fact, if you delve into the lyrics, they depict a slightly bittersweet, mature romance in which the couple takes some time apart until Christmas to reflect on their relationship.
Released as a single in October 1992, it was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Homework” and became a huge hit, selling over 1.4 million copies.
Its sophisticated synth sound and Inagaki’s wistful vocals will make moments spent on snow-white slopes feel all the more dramatic.
Christmas Eve RapNEW!KICK THE CAN CREW
KICK THE CAN CREW’s signature track “Christmas Eve Rap,” which boldly samples Tatsuro Yamashita’s classic—virtually synonymous with Christmas in Japan—was released as a single in November 2001, yet it continues to be loved to this day, with its music video even dropping in December 2024.
While making full use of the original melody, the lively beat and the trio’s distinctive flows combine to create a winter song where wistfulness and joy coexist.
It’s perfect for when you want to feel both the excitement and the loneliness unique to Christmas.
Great for hyping up a party with friends, and equally recommended as a soundtrack while strolling alone through a winter city.
Let this timeless song that resonates across generations help you spend a wonderful winter.
Before Christmas comesWatanabe Marina
When the signs of winter begin to creep in, there’s a bittersweet love song I suddenly find myself wanting to hear.
Sung by Marina Watanabe—who was also popular during her time with Onyanko Club—this hidden gem paints a true-to-life portrait of unrequited love, a different flavor from glitzy party anthems.
Set against everyday scenes like walking home from a seminar or passing a shop with a red roof, it captures a girl’s wavering emotions as she hopes he’ll notice her feelings before a special day arrives.
Released in October 1986 as the B-side to her debut single “Shinkokyuu Shite” (“Take a Deep Breath”), the song may not have had a specific tie-in, but it remains a perennial favorite among fans.
Why not listen to it on a night when you want to step away from the city’s bustle and quietly think about someone you like? Its pure expression of young love is sure to leave you feeling warm.