Write-Downs of Long-Lived Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - JPY (¥) ¥ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Write-downs of long-lived assets	¥ 35,666	¥ 3,020	¥ 3,043

The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of long-lived assets to fair value.

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