How to say "Be" in Japanese

When translating "be" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 困る and 興味を持つ. 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, 興味を持つ (きょうみをもつ (kyoumi o motsu)) maps to "to be interested in; to have an interest in" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents This phrase means to develop or possess an interest in something. It's often used with the particle 「に」 to indicate the object of interest. A literal translation of "be" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!