How to say "Keep" in Japanese

When translating "keep" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 飼う and 心掛ける. In Japanese, 飼う (かう (kau)) is typically associated with "to keep (a pet), to raise (an animal)" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Used specifically for keeping or raising animals as pets or livestock. It implies providing care and sustenance. Not used for growing plants. On the other hand, 心掛ける (こころがける (kokorogakeru)) maps to "to keep in mind, to aim to do, to make an effort to" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Implies conscious effort or attention to consistently do something. Often used for self-improvement or habit formation, e.g., 〜ように心掛ける. A literal translation of "keep" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!