This is the 7627th most frequent Japanese word.
加担
"加担" means "to assist, support, or participate (often in a negative or questionable act)."
The word '加担' is used to express someone's participation or involvement in something, generally implying a negative connotation in this context—being a part of wrongdoing.
彼は不正行為に加担した。
He was involved in dishonest conduct.
Here, '加担' signifies joining or supporting a cause or activity, showing its use in a more neutral or positive sense.
市民はその活動に加担することを決めた。
The citizens decided to support that activity.
In this sentence, '加担' is used to indicate giving one's support or backing to another's viewpoint or argument.