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Maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the guarantor could be required to make under the guarantee or each group of similar guarantees before reduction for potential recoveries under recourse or collateralization provisions.

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Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of merchandise, goods, commodities, or supplies held for future sale or to be used in manufacturing, servicing or production process.

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The reporting entity's maximum amount of exposure to loss as a result of its involvement with the Variable Interest Entity (VIE).

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Related Parties and Related Commitments and Contingencies - Maximum Loss Exposure (Details) - Dec. 30, 2022 - Equity Method Investee $ in Millions, ¥ in Billions	USD ($)	JPY (¥)
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
VIE, reporting entity involvement, maximum loss exposure, amount	$ 4,380
Notes receivable
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
VIE, reporting entity involvement, maximum loss exposure, amount	815
Equity investments
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
VIE, reporting entity involvement, maximum loss exposure, amount	542
Operating lease guarantees
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Operating lease guarantees	1,895	¥ 250
Inventory and prepayments
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Inventory and prepayments	$ 1,128