How to say "Be" in Japanese

When translating "be" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 困る and 案じる. In Japanese, 困る (こまる (komaru)) is typically associated with "to be troubled, to be in difficulty" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Intransitive verb. Used to express being in a difficult, embarrassing, or problematic situation. Often used when one doesn't know what to do.. On the other hand, 案じる (あんじる (anjiru)) maps to "to be anxious, to worry about, to be concerned about" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Often used for deeper, more significant worries, or when considering a plan carefully. 辞書形は「案じる」ですが、通常「〜を案じている」や「〜を案じること」のように使われます。. A literal translation of "be" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!