ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used for creating poetry, especially waka or haiku, in a classical or literary context. Often interchangeable with 詠む (よむ).
See also: 詠ずる
彼は美しい和歌を詠じた。
He composed a beautiful waka poem.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Refers to reciting poetry or sutras aloud with a rhythmic, often formal intonation. Common in traditional settings.
See also: 詠ずる
僧侶が経を詠じる声が聞こえた。
We could hear the monk chanting sutras.