軽かるい犯はん罪ざい

expression, noun

minor offense; minor crime

Refers to a less serious criminal act, such as a misdemeanor or petty offense, as opposed to a felony or serious crime.

• 万まん引びきは軽かるい犯はん罪ざいだと思おもわれがちだが、立りっ派ぱな窃せっ盗とう罪ざいだ。

  Shoplifting is often thought of as a minor offense, but it is a full-fledged theft crime.