Cumulative translation adjustment resulting from translating foreign currency financial statements into the reporting currency. Reported in equity as part of accumulated other comprehensive income.

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Current period translation adjustment net of tax resulting from translating foreign currency financial statements into the reporting currency. Adjustment is reported in other comprehensive income and is not included in determining net income.

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BUSINESS SEGMENT AND FOREIGN INFORMATION - Yen/Dollar Exchange Rates Used (Detail) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 JPY (¥)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 JPY (¥)	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2010 JPY (¥)	Dec. 31, 2012 Exchange effect on total assets USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 Exchange effect on total assets USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 Exchange effect on total liabilities USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 Exchange effect on total liabilities USD ($)
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Yen/dollar exchange rate at December 31		86.58		77.74
Weighted-average yen/dollar exchange rate		79.81		79.75		87.73
Yen percent strengthening (weakening)	(0.10%)	(0.10%)	10.00%	10.00%	6.60%	6.60%
Exchange effect on net earnings	$ 38		$ 160		$ 189
Yen percent strengthening (weakening)	(10.20%)	(10.20%)	4.80%	4.80%
Exchange effect							$ (10,861)	$ 4,208	$ (11,441)	$ 4,210