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.” Great for shiritori or choosing karaoke songs! (441–450)
CubeGen Hoshino
This song sung by Gen Hoshino was written as the theme for the film “CUBE: Once You Enter, There’s No Turning Back.” Its rapidly shifting arrangement and beats create a thrilling number that echoes the film itself.
The destructive bassline, which gives the ensemble a sense of speed, further clarifies the track’s avant-garde character.
Even amid the complex arrangement, the bass provides a solid presence and core—listen with a focus on the bass in this track.
The Habit SongGen Hoshino
When it comes to karaoke-friendly songs, you naturally want to look for slower tracks.
“Kuse no Uta,” included on the first album released in 2010, is a love song that draws you in with that unhurried charm.
The lyrics, which candidly express the desire to get to know someone you like, really hit home.
From the latter half of the second chorus, the melody has a slightly taut height, but the pitch still stays on the lower side.
The way it’s sung—almost like laying bare one’s inner voice—also makes it feel very approachable, don’t you think?
Christmas weddingMasamichi Sugi & The Dreamers
Among the many Christmas songs, the 1980s produced masterpieces with a special presence.
One of the most beloved across generations of music fans is “Christmas no Wedding” (“Christmas Wedding”).
The song was released in 1989 by Masamichi Sugi and The Dreamers.
Its sweet vocals make it feel as if the tender whispers of lovers at Christmastime have been set to music.
Whether you listen alone or with someone special, it’s a track you can truly enjoy from the heart.
If you want to experience the charm of 80s Japanese pop, be sure to enjoy “Christmas no Wedding,” a song that conveys the warmth of that era!
CHRISTMAS CALENDARAnri
A hidden Christmas gem crafted by Anri, a defining artist of 80s city pop.
Released in December 1985, the track is marked by its sophisticated sound and groove-filled melody.
It beautifully captures the wintry mood and the warm spirit of Christmas, while the poignant lyrics—looking back on a love that has passed—leave a deep impression.
Issued as the B-side to the single “TROUBLE IN PARADISE,” it never had a commercial tie-in, yet it has continued to appear on numerous compilation albums.
A song you’ll want to play on Christmas night while thinking of someone special.
It’s also perfect for a tender, heartfelt rendition at karaoke.
nonsenseMurase Mayumi
Singer-songwriter Mayumi Murase performs a wide range of music—from intimate acoustic guitar-and-vocal sets to rock numbers that push a full band sound.
Within that range, she covers everything from bright, buoyant tunes to tear-jerking, deeply moving ballads.
She also varies her vocal style to suit each song.
As an officially certified MUSIC BUSKER artist, she also plays street shows around Umeda’s Umekita Square in Osaka.
Black Cat RoadTokyo Incidents
Ringo Sheena’s song Kuro Neko Michi (“Black Cat Path”) is sung from a cat’s point of view, packing in the feelings of black cats, which are often said to be ominous when seen.
Its breezy piano melody is pleasant, and it makes you realize how irresistibly cute and compelling a song can be when performed by cat-loving Ringo Sheena.
ChristmasTokyo Initial Impulse
As their band name suggests, Tokyo Shoki Shodo is a girls’ band beloved for its raw, straight-from-the-gut musical style, and this track is one of theirs.
It’s included on their second full-length album, End of the World, released in 2022.
The noisy guitar tone and vocalist Shiina-chan’s wrung-out singing tighten your chest.
And despite that gritty sound, the overall sonic image feels almost dreamlike.
This, I think, is the kind of sound only they can create.