How to say "Be" in Japanese

When translating "be" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 間に合う and 欠席する. In Japanese, 間に合う (まにあう (maniau)) is typically associated with "to be on time, to make it in time" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Intransitive verb. Used to express arriving at a place or completing something by a specific time. Often used with the particle 'に'.. On the other hand, 欠席する (けっせきする (kesseki suru)) maps to "to be absent (from a meeting, class, etc.)" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents 「出席する」の反対の意味で、会議や授業、イベントなどに「いない」ことを指します。これもフォーマルな場面で使われます。The opposite of "出席する," meaning to be absent from a meeting, class, or event. Also used in formal contexts.. A literal translation of "be" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!