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Inventories (Detail) (JPY ¥) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Schedule of Inventory [Line Items]
Finished products	¥ 498,430	¥ 529,666
Work in process	88,236	70,969
Raw materials, purchased components and supplies	120,386	103,408
Inventories	¥ 707,052	¥ 704,043

Carrying amount, net of reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed. This inventory is generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing.

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