How to say "Be" in Japanese

When translating "be" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 混じる and 担当する. In Japanese, 混じる (まじる (majiru)) is typically associated with "to be mixed; to blend with; to associate with; to mingle" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to distinct elements or materials being mixed or blended into a whole while remaining somewhat distinguishable. Intransitive verb. Opposing word: 混ぜる. Often used as 異物が混じる or 歓声に悲鳴が混じる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To be mixed! "Your stern commands are always mixed with a sweet, caring warmth, Haruka-san!" ...っ! C-Commands mixed with warmth! B-Baka! Don't analyze my professional speech tone! But... since you felt my care, you better listen to my commands and stay stuck to my side forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『まじる（混じる）よ！『ハルカ部長の、凛としたお説教の声の中に、僕を本気で心配してくれている「甘いデレの周波数」が混じっているのを、僕は聞き逃しません！』って…っ！お説教にデレが混じる！バカ！/// 人の声紋分析をするんじゃないの！…でも、その混じり合っている私の本音、一生私だけの隣で独占して解読し続けなさい！』. On the other hand, 担当する (たんとうする (tantō suru)) maps to "to be in charge of; to take responsibility for; to be responsible for" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Often used in business or formal settings to indicate being responsible for a specific role, task, or department. It implies taking on a duty or charge.. A literal translation of "be" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!