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!
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A roundup of songs that start with 'Ku.' Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke tracks! (161–170)
Xross RoadBURNOUT SYNDROMES×CHiCO
A collaboration between an emo rock band and a cute-voiced voice-actor singer that grabs music fans by the heart! Crafted by BURNOUT SYNDROMES and CHiCO, this piece sings of the burning feelings of young people waking with the city’s dawn.
Pre-released on November 20, 2024, the track is included on the album “ORIGAMI,” out the following week on November 27.
Written and composed by Kazuumi Kumagai, this J-pop-flavored song perfectly fuses the band’s energetic sound with CHiCO’s crystal-clear vocals.
Listeners will surely relate to lyrics that depict a passion for music and bonds with friends.
It’s a must-listen for anyone striving toward their dreams!
ChristmasJUDY AND MARY
This is a Christmas song by JUDY AND MARY that gently sings about spending Christmas night with someone special.
With YUKI’s vocals and the sound of jingle bells leaving a strong impression, it was included as the B-side of the single “Cheese ‘PIZZA’/Christmas,” released in November 1994.
It’s the band’s only Christmas song and was later featured on the album “ORANGE SUNSHINE.” The lyrics convey a longing to spend time with a loved one rather than receive flashy gifts, warmly depicting the scene of two people praying together at Christmas.
Enjoy its catchy melody by singing along to the upbeat guitar rock—it’s easy to sing without worrying much about technicalities.
A roundup of songs that start with “Ku.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke tunes! (171–180)
Christmas Nightbeautiful night
This mid-tempo ballad, themed around spending Christmas alone, is a song Atarayo crafted in December 2022.
Against the backdrop of the season’s sugary lights and festive city atmosphere, it delicately portrays the feelings of loneliness and heartache in a solitary soul.
The protagonist’s longing for connection and genuine smiles, rather than material gifts, is deeply moving.
This marks the band’s first Christmas song in their third year since forming.
Atarayo, who drew major attention with their debut track “October: Forgetting the Silent You,” captivate here as well with poignant lyrics and a polished sound.
It’s a perfect song to sing at karaoke, offering comfort to those who feel alienated from the world on Christmas night.
Christmas songNon
Non has delivered a song that gently wraps the tender, year-end mood.
This work offers a comforting melody that stays close to those carrying loneliness or anxiety, kindling a warm light in the heart.
Carried by the soft tones of an acoustic guitar, the words spun by Non herself resound throughout.
Released in December 2019 as a digital-only single, it came out from Non’s music label, KAIWA(RE)CORD.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you want to soak in the Christmas and New Year’s atmosphere—and also on a slightly lonely night.
Recommended both for those spending time alone and for those spending it with someone special.
Christmas Love (After the Tears, White Snow Falls)Southern All Stars
It’s a heartwarming winter song that gently wraps the cold and loneliness of the season in its melody.
Released by Southern All Stars in November 1993 as their 34th single, it was used as the theme for Marui’s 1993 Christmas campaign commercial.
The song portrays the aching feelings for a loved one far away.
It expresses the loneliness of Christmas Eve and deep affection for a partner, comparing the sorrow after a breakup to quietly falling snow.
It’s recommended for those who want to feel the bittersweetness of winter romance or express their feelings for someone special through music.
The Spider’s ThreadTohru
Singer-songwriter Tomaki, who gained nationwide popularity after performing the theme song for the film “Suzume,” might surprise those who strongly associate her with that track.
In fact, her body of work can be quite edgy, and she occasionally releases songs that prioritize artistic sensibility over commercial appeal.
This piece is one such song.
While it’s composed with an image of early Showa-era jazz, the vocal line is fairly demanding, featuring very high falsetto.
In addition, there are dramatic pitch jumps, so delivering it properly requires considerable pitch control.
Crystal SnowBTS
This BTS song features a beautifully transparent melody that evokes a wintry landscape and poetic lyrics that liken the complexity of love to snowflakes.
Released in December 2017 as a winter ballad created for Japanese fans, it was included on the triple A-side single “MIC Drop/DNA/Crystal Snow.” It also appears on the albums FACE YOURSELF and BTS, THE BEST.
Expressing a heartfelt wish to protect and deepen the bond with a loved one, this piece is perfect as background music for spending a winter night alone or for sharing Christmas with someone special.