How to say "Be" in Japanese

When translating "be" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 生まれる and 気をつける. In Japanese, 生まれる (うまれる (umareru)) is typically associated with "to be born" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents An intransitive verb, meaning "to be born." For transitive "to give birth," use 「産む. On the other hand, 気をつける (きをつける (ki o tsukeru)) maps to "to be careful, to pay attention, to look out" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Often used to warn someone or remind them to be cautious. A literal translation of "be" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!