片棒担ぎ
Meanings
1
taking part in a crime; participation
Refers to the act of being involved in a crime, often as a minor participant. Derived from the idiom 片棒を担ぐ.
See also: 片棒を担ぐ
He took part in the robbery.
2
partner in crime; accomplice
Refers to a person who is an accomplice in a crime.
The police also arrested his accomplice.