to cry; to shed tears
ピアニストの演奏に、観客は感動して涙した。
The audience was moved to tears by the pianist's performance.
戦争体験を語る老兵は、静かに涙していた。
The old soldier, recounting his war experiences, was quietly shedding tears.
感動で涙するばかりだった。
I was simply moved to tears.