How to say "Be" in Japanese

When translating "be" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 怠ける and 案じる. In Japanese, 怠ける (なまける (namakeru)) is typically associated with "to be lazy, to neglect (one's work/duties)" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Often used to describe someone avoiding work or duties. Has a somewhat negative connotation. / 仕事や義務を避け、努力しない状態を表す。否定的なニュアンスを含む。. 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!