罪を犯す

to commit a crime; to commit a sin or offense

→ 罪
phrase Uncommon #13,400
to commit a crime; to commit a sin or offense The exact form 罪を犯す is the dictionary form. In sentences, the verb may be conjugated, such as 罪を犯した (committed a crime).
JA: 彼がお金を盗む罪を犯すことが法廷で明らかになった。
EN: It became clear in court that he had committed the crime of stealing money.

昔の仲間家族友人とも罪を犯すな

Don’t commit crimes with old companions, family, or friends.

— ワン・バトル・アフター・アナザー (2025)

生きて出所してもまた罪を犯すだけだ

Even if he gets out of prison alive, he'll just commit another crime.

— Carandiru (2003)