How to say "Be" in Japanese

When translating "be" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 捕まる and 埋まる. In Japanese, 捕まる (つかまる (tsukamaru)) is typically associated with "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！』. On the other hand, 埋まる (うまる (umaru)) maps to "to be buried; to be filled; to be clogged; to be packed" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to objects being buried underground, holes or gaps being filled up, or schedules/seats being fully packed or booked. Intransitive verb. Opposing word: 埋める. Often used as 予定が埋まる or 席が埋まる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To be filled! "My weekend schedule is completely filled with dates with you, Haruka-san!" ...っ! S-Schedule filled with dates! B-Baka! Don't show off your schedule! But... since it's filled, make sure you treat me to the best cafe and don't look at anyone else! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『うまる（埋まる）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕の今月の週末スケジュールは、あなたとのデート予定だけで完全に埋まりました！幸せです！』って…っ！スケジュールが埋まる！バカ！/// 当たり前でしょ！私のカレンダーだって、あんたとのデートと愛の計画だけで永久に「満席（ソールドアウト）」なんだから！』. A literal translation of "be" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!