Notional Values Of Derivative Instruments (Detail) (JPY ¥)	Mar. 31, 2012 MetricTon
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Values of Foreign Currency Derivatives	¥ 20,000,000
Notional Value of Copper Derivatives	70

Aggregate notional amount of all foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedging instruments. Notional amount refers to the number of currency units specified in the foreign currency derivative contract.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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