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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Songs that start with “ku.” Perfect for word-chain games and karaoke picks! (141–150)
Craving MoreRupo Ichinose
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.
Kumano KodoKaori Mizumori
Kaori Mizumori’s famous song “Kumano Kodo,” set along the pilgrimage route that spans Mie, Nara, Wakayama, and Osaka, is a piece where the essence of enka truly bursts forth, with a relatively high number of kobushi (ornamental scoops).
The vocal range is wide, so it may seem somewhat difficult.
In reality, however, there are no kobushi that require leaps of more than three notes, and there are no sustained high notes, making it unexpectedly easy to sing.
If you’re fairly familiar with enka, you should be able to perform it without any trouble.
A world without youmetropolitan knowledge
The lyrics spun from Toshiki’s own experiences depict someone who, while immersed in memories of the past, is trying to take a new step forward.
Released in August 2022, the song sparked a huge response on social media and resonated with many people.
It’s a track we’d like those of you still nursing the wounds of a breakup and unable to forget your ex to hear.
Listening to it might prompt you to look back and wonder, “Was that breakup the right choice?” And surely, it will give you the courage to move on.
A roundup of songs that start with “Ku.” Perfect for shiritori or choosing karaoke tracks! (151–160)
Kumamoto BluesSeiji Takamiyagi
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.
CRAZYLE SSERAFIM
The girl group LE SSERAFIM, which is taking the Korean music scene by storm, has incredibly cool choreography.
Although they only debuted in 2022, they quickly rose to stardom with their track “FEARLESS.” While they follow the mainstream K-pop path, they’re distinctive for incorporating a diverse range of elements, including pop, hip-hop, and R&B.
In January 2024, they won “PUSH Performance of the Year” at the MTV VMAs, further boosting their international recognition.
Led by Kazuha, a former ballet dancer, all five members deliver sharp, precise dance moves.
Combined with their powerful, catchy songs, they captivate audiences.
Highly recommended if dynamic dance performances make your heart race.
Say it out loudAwich
This song expresses the strength of a female artist.
Awich’s powerful vocals and lyrics leave a strong impression.
Released digitally in August 2021, the track drew attention as the lead single for the EP “Queendom,” which dropped the following month.
With the theme of “uncompromising eros,” it embodies female self-expression and resistance to social constraints.
The lyrics include provocative expressions, and Awich herself reportedly had doubts but ultimately stuck to her vision.
It’s a cool track that blends elements of eros with a bold attitude.
Screw the PTANashimoto-P
An energetic rock number that belts out defiance against adulthood over jagged guitar riffs.
Composed by Nashimoto-P and released in July 2010.
The song features many provocative lines, resonating with listeners by voicing the frustrations and struggles of youth.
It’s sure to strike a chord with anyone who feels constrained by school or society, across generations.
Singing it at karaoke might help clear away those pent-up feelings.
One of the classic masterpieces of Vocaloid rock.