How to say "Make" in Japanese

When translating "make" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 間違う and 生かす. In Japanese, 間違う (まちがう (machigau)) is typically associated with "to make a mistake, to be wrong" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents An intransitive verb meaning to be incorrect, to make an error, or to be mistaken. The transitive form is 間違える. On the other hand, 生かす (いかす (ikasu)) maps to "to make good use of, to leverage, to keep alive" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Often refers to utilizing one's skills, experience, or a resource effectively. Can also mean to save a life or let something live.. A literal translation of "make" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!