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 compilation of songs that start with “Ku.” Perfect for shiritori or picking karaoke songs! (421–430)
Cleopatra's DreamAkira Kobayashi & Aki Yashiro
A collaborative song by Akira Kobayashi and Aki Yashiro, it centers on adult friendship and life.
The lyrics, which vividly depict time spent in a calm, intimate bar, are especially memorable.
Released in May 2012, the piece was produced for their nationwide tour, “Futari no Big Show.” Its delicate piano touch stands out, and the track blends pop and enka into a cohesive style.
It’s perfect for singing with friends at karaoke or in a snack bar.
The two singers’ voices, brimming with mature allure, are sure to resonate with listeners.
I want to have it ready by Christmas.Natsuki Ozawa
It’s the kind of song that makes you want to hum along as soon as you sense Christmas in the air.
Released in October 1987 as Natsuki Ozawa’s third single, this work is a classic of ’80s idol pop created by the popular lyricist Yasushi Akimoto and composer/arranger Koji Makaino.
Its catchy melody and synth-driven sound capture the Christmas atmosphere perfectly.
The lyrics convey a girl’s bittersweet wish to reunite with her lover and share her feelings by Christmas, reflecting the characteristically modest view of romance in the ’80s.
It’s a recommended track not only for idol fans but also for anyone interested in music from that era.
COOKIEYutaka Ozaki
Yutaka Ozaki, a singer-songwriter who released numerous classic songs, also created a track with a food-related title: “COOKIE.” In the song, the everyday scene of eating cookies with milk is depicted as a symbol of peace.
Although the lyrics were written with the unstable social climate of 1990 in mind, they still resonate today.
Give it a listen and let your thoughts wander to the many issues in our world.
Songs that start with “Ku” – perfect for shiritori or choosing karaoke tracks! (431–440)
Christmas EveTatsuro Yamashita
There’s no winter without listening to this song! Tatsuro Yamashita himself has called it “a piece that will remain as my signature.” It’s a classic winter tune, featured in commercials every year and beloved as a Christmas standard alongside Yumi Matsutoya’s “Koibito wa Santa Claus.” Originally, he wrote it for his wife Mariya Takeuchi’s album, but it ultimately wasn’t used.
Thinking it would be a waste, he decided to release it himself.
I’m sure Mariya Takeuchi’s version would be lovely too, but Yamashita’s laid-back vocal style fits this song perfectly and feels so comfortable.
wrap (as in: wrap up filming)Ikusaburo Yamazaki
A delicate, bittersweet song that begins with the sound of a film reel.
Ikusaburo Yamazaki’s gentle vocals tenderly envelop the melancholy of things coming to an end.
The lyrics, which use the wrap of a film shoot as a metaphor, poignantly portray parting and a sense of loss.
Released digitally in July 2024, the track was used as the opening theme for the anime Outfocus at Dusk.
It’s recommended for times when you want to bask in memories or when you’ve experienced farewells with someone or something precious.
It will surely become a song that resonates deeply in your heart.
Photographs of SeptemberTatsuhiko Yamamoto
A classic autumn song released by Tatsuhiko Yamamoto in October 1982.
Featured on the album “Taiyo ga Ippai,” this ballad centers on bittersweet memories of love.
The September breeze awakens recollections of summer gone by, delicately portraying scenes of looking back on a lost romance.
Its simple yet resonant melody and the past emotions likened to photographs are particularly striking.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to at an autumn dusk, lost in thought by the window.
Highly recommended for those who want to feel the poignancy of love and the passage of time.
Crimson PrideShinobu Okada
A perfect enka song for the wistful autumn season has arrived.
Released by Shinobu Okada in October 2024, this gem portrays both the lingering attachment and the strength of a woman after a broken romance.
With richly emotional vocals, it sensuously conveys the heart of a mature woman.
Its theme, symbolizing the traditional “woman’s pride,” is sure to resonate with many enka fans.
It’s the kind of song that will ignite passion at karaoke.
Listened to in the calm of the night, it may sink even deeper into the heart.