罪つみを着きる

expression, ichidan verb

take the blame; take responsibility; be charged with a crime

Idiomatic expression meaning to accept blame or responsibility, often for someone else's wrongdoing. Can also mean being formally charged with a crime. The verb 着る (to wear) metaphorically suggests 'wearing' the guilt.

• 彼かれは上じょう司しの失しっ敗ぱいの罪つみを着きせられた。

  He was made to take the blame for his boss's mistake.

• 無む実じつの人ひとが罪つみを着きるのは許ゆるせない。

  It's unforgivable for an innocent person to be charged with a crime.