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"
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- A roundup of Vocaloid songs with titles that start with “Ke”
- Songs with titles that start with 'Ke'
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Songs that start with “ku.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke tracks! (301–310)
lipsaiko
“Kuchibiru” is quite easy to sing for people who are good at falsetto.
Released in 2012, it’s included on the album “Toki no Silhouette.” While Aiko often releases love songs, this one stands out among them for expressing an exceptionally realistic sense of love—a sweet yet heartrending track.
What enhances that poignancy is the clear, transparent falsetto.
Her relaxed, unforced vocals draw out feelings that are true to life.
It’s a song I recommend to those who struggle to hit high notes in chest voice but are confident with falsetto.
Clouds are white, apples are red.aiko
This is a classic wrapped in gentle light and warmth.
Released in July 2006 as aiko’s 20th single, it served as the lead single for the album “Kanojo.” The lyrics delicately depict summer scenes and a nostalgic longing for lost love, while the brisk, bright melody lingers in your ears.
It’s also a popular karaoke choice, and trying out aiko’s distinctive vocal style can be fun.
The music video was reportedly filmed at ZEPP TOKYO with about 550 fan-club members in attendance.
The bittersweet lyrics that echo a heart in love and the melody line—subtle yet easy to sing—are sure to resonate with listeners of any gender.
As a J-pop staple, why not add it to your karaoke playlist?
Christmasamazarashi
This is a distinctive Christmas song that depicts a scene of accumulating snowfall.
It’s a track by the rock band amazarashi, included on their mini-album “One Room Epic,” released in November 2010.
Vocalist Hiromu Akita’s powerful singing is striking, drawing you into the deeply resonant lyrics.
The music video for this work was produced as a full 3D video over six minutes long and was selected as a Jury Recommended Work in the 15th Entertainment Division.
It’s recommended for those spending Christmas night alone, or for anyone who wants to reflect deeply on the world.
closetaquarifa
It’s a rock band with a moon motif, pronounced “Akarifa.” They debuted in 2012.
Although they went on hiatus in 2017, they resumed activities in 2019.
In terms of genre, you could call them post-rock.
Their guitar sounds as if it were singing, with sparkling highlights, and Machi Iwata’s delicate vocals resonate beautifully.
They originally had a male vocalist, but when the band was recruiting a new one, she applied after being intrigued by the wide range of favorite artists listed in their introduction.
Their fragile, slowly permeating worldview is not to be missed.
Song of the Black Catback number
Kuroi Neko no Uta by back number, released as a digital single in 2016.
The song served as the theme for the film Rudolph and Ippai Attena.
The movie features cats as its protagonists, and this track was written specifically for it.
While it paints a world of cats, it also resonates naturally when applied to humans—especially those who are lost or troubled.
It’s a song that captures the kind of direct, emotionally charged expression characteristic of back number.
At the End of the Cloud PathCocco
This is Cocco’s fourth single, released on October 7, 1998.
The harmony part appears in the chorus, and at first listen the overall sound production makes the arrangement seem very complex.
But if you listen closely, it’s actually a two-part chorus with a lower harmony under the main melody.
If you can pick out and copy the harmony part, it shouldn’t be too difficult to harmonize.
If your goal is simply to recreate the feel of the original track, I think even having two or more people sing the main melody in unison could be quite effective.
Depending on the situation, that might be a fun way to enjoy it too!
Daydream Garden AddictioncosMo@Bousou-P
This is one of the pieces from cosMo (Bousou-P)’s Imaginary Garden series.
It was released in 2009.
The tumbling piano tones and powerful drum phrases leave a strong impression.
While the overall mood of the song is bright, the lyrics convey the protagonist’s longing to find a place to belong, which is bittersweet.
Once you realize that, you can feel something like an uncontrollable emotion welling up from deep within running through the entire track.
As it’s a highly story-driven work, I recommend enjoying it together with the other songs in the series.