The Nuance Difference: "とります" vs "泣きます"

In Japanese, both とります and 泣きます are often translated to English but have distinct usages. とります (とります (torimasu)) represents "to take (a photo, a class, a break, etc.), to grab, to pass (salt)" (Level: N5) and typically represents A versatile verb with multiple meanings depending on the context. Common usages include 写真を撮る. On the other hand, 泣きます (なきます (nakimasu)) translates to "to cry" (Level: N5) and is used for Verb, polite form. Refers to the act of shedding tears due to sadness, pain, or other emotions. The dictionary form is 泣く. Mixing these up can sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers!