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.
The police also arrested his accomplice.
A more formal and general term for 'accomplice', not limited to minor roles.
Standard kanji spelling.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; the verb part is written in kana.
From 片棒 (one end of a pole carried by two people) + 担ぎ (carrying), originally referring to sharing a burden, later specialized to criminal participation.