ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used for reciting or chanting poetry, especially classical Chinese poetry (漢詩) or waka, with a rhythmic, drawn-out delivery. Not used for ordinary singing of songs.
彼は漢詩を吟じるのが趣味だ。
His hobby is chanting Chinese poems.
先
The teacher recited a waka in the classroom.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
compose (a poem); write (a poem)
Specifically refers to composing or writing poetry, especially classical forms like 漢詩 or 和歌. The act of creation, not recitation.
彼は旅先で感じたことを漢詩に吟じた。
He composed a Chinese poem about what he felt during his travels.
この歌は恋の思いを吟じたものだ。
This poem was composed to express feelings of love.