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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A roundup of songs that start with “Ku.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke songs! (321–330)
Christmas LoveStrawberry Prince
Strawberry Prince (SutoPuri) is a six-member entertainment group gaining popularity through modern activities like digital music releases, live streaming, and stage performances.
Their song “Christmas Love,” included on their 4th album Here We Go!!, is a track produced by the creator unit HoneyWorks.
With lyrics that straightforwardly sing about love set against a Christmas backdrop, the layered vocals vividly evoke the scenes.
It’s a pop tune perfect for high school karaoke—great for singing together with friends and getting the crowd excited.
Songs that start with “ku”: a roundup. Perfect for shiritori or choosing karaoke songs! (331–340)
With cranberry jam on topNishina
Nishina has been relentlessly active, with solo hall shows at Zepp Tokyo and in Tokyo and Osaka.
This track, “Pour Cranberry Jam on It,” is one that pierces the hearts of her listeners.
Cranberries—symbolic of a mix of frustration and anger—are brilliantly used as a metaphor to say, “Happiness isn’t something that simple.” The blunt, no-frills first verse and the short, sporadic guitar solos offer plenty of highlights.
If you haven’t heard of Nishina yet, this is a song you should definitely check out.
KureiNuyuri
It might especially resonate with those who create.
This is a work by Nuyuri, a popular Vocaloid producer who also operates as part of the music project Lanndo, released in 2022.
It’s a stylish Vocaloid track that unfolds around a somewhat shadowy band sound.
The lyrics feel like an inner monologue, making them highly relatable—if you’re carrying an “unshakable longing,” you’ll understand.
The interlude is a must-listen, with its repeating piano phrase and noisy guitar solo—the contrast is incredibly cool!
Blank and SummerNuyuri
This song blends an emotional electronic sound with a beautifully poignant melody that resonates deeply.
It’s a track by Nuyuri, released in July 2024.
Characterized by delicate melodies and profound lyrics, it brilliantly captures the transience of youth and a sense of impermanence.
Interwoven with fading memories that disappear along with the passing summer, the complexities of human relationships, and inner conflicts, it leaves a powerful impression on listeners.
Cloud Capsulelukewarm water
“Cloud Capsule” is an original Kagamine Len song by Nurumayu.
Its lyrics delicately capture everyday moments and fleeting emotions, leaving a strong impression.
Released in July 2023, it features a gentle melody and stylish rhythm that are sure to steal your heart.
One hallmark is the lo-fi music development that appears in the latter half of the track.
It’s a Vocaloid song you’ll want to listen to leisurely in your room on a rainy day—it might be just the mood you’re in.
Chain GirlNoboru ↑P
A song by Vocaloid producer Noboru↑, also known for “Tsubasa” and “The Melancholy of Hatsune Miku,” released in 2009.
The lyrics, imbued with the desire to “live true to oneself,” blend poignancy with a sense of strength.
That message builds toward the end of the track, making your heart swell.
Be sure to check out the rearranged version released in 2019 as well.
Imagination Clear-Sky TheoryHaruna.
This is a rock tune you’ll want to listen to when you’re in the mood to bask in nostalgia under a blue sky.
It’s a track by the popular Vocaloid producer Haruna, known for hits like “Mirai Sozo Nikki,” released in July 2023.
The dance-rock rhythm paired with a light, nimble guitar riff makes it incredibly satisfying to the ear.
In contrast, the lyrics dwell on a backward-looking desire to “disappear,” and that juxtaposition draws you into its world.
If you’re a teen, it’ll especially hit home.