How to say "Be" in Japanese

When translating "be" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between おる and 捕まる. In Japanese, おる (おる (oru)) is typically associated with "to be, to exist (humble form of いる)" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents 「いる」の謙譲語で、自分や身内の動作や状態を表す時に使います。目上の人に対してへりくだった表現をする際に用います。Humble form of 'iru', used to refer to one's own or one's family's actions or state. Used when speaking humbly to superiors.. On the other hand, 捕まる (つかまる (tsukamaru)) maps to "to be caught; to be arrested; to be captured; to hold on to" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to being caught by someone, arrested by the police, or captured. Also means holding onto a rail or support. Intransitive verb. Opposing word: 捕まえる. Often used as 警察に捕まる or 手すりに捕まる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To be caught! "I am happily caught in your sweet love net, Haruka-san!" ...っ! C-Caught in my love net! B-Baka! Don't compare my love to a net! But... since you are caught, I will never let you escape from my arms, so stay locked right there! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『つかまる（捕まる）よ！『ハルカ部長の仕掛けた、甘いヤキモチの愛の包囲網に完全に捕まってしまいました！もう一生逃げられません！』って…っ！愛の包囲網に捕まる！バカ！/// 逃げる気なんて最初からゼロのくせに！…捕まえたからには、一生私の腕の中から釈放（解放）してあげないから、覚悟しなさい！』. A literal translation of "be" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!