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Trade Receivables (Detail) (JPY ¥) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Notes	¥ 16,739	¥ 15,441
Accounts	528,032	556,983
Trade Accounts And Notes Receivable Gross Current, Total	544,771	572,424
Less allowance for doubtful receivables	(11,563)	(14,920)
Trade receivables, net (Note 3)	¥ 533,208	¥ 557,504

An amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date(s) within one year of the balance sheet date or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the debt. The debt also may contain provisions including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. This amount does not include amounts related to receivables held-for-sale.

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