Changes in Accrued Product Warranty Cost (Detail) (JPY ¥) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of year	¥ 13,343	¥ 13,944
Addition	14,296	17,605
Utilization	(14,649)	(14,713)
Other	(1,299)	(3,493)
Balance at end of year	¥ 11,691	¥ 13,343

Represents the aggregate decrease in the liability for payments made (in cash or in kind) to satisfy claims under the terms of the standard product warranty. Does not include any Increase or Decrease in the liability for payments related to extended product warranties.

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