How to say "Taking" in Japanese

When translating "taking" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 見向き and ここぞとばかりに. In Japanese, 見向き (みむき (mimuki)) is typically associated with "taking notice, paying attention, glance" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Often used in negative contexts. On the other hand, ここぞとばかりに (ここぞとばかりに (koko zo to bakari ni)) maps to "taking advantage of a rare opportunity; seizing the moment; as if this were the only chance" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Used to describe someone's action when they seize a crucial or rare opportunity with full force, as if there won't be another chance. It often implies taking full advantage of the situation, sometimes with a nuance of being overly eager or opportunistic, but generally means making the most of a critical moment.. A literal translation of "taking" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!