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Derivatives and Hedging - Schedule of Derivatives Instruments for Gains or Losses Initially Recognized in AOCI in Consolidated Balance Sheet (Detail) - Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2021 | May 31, 2020
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Pretax gain/(loss) recognized in AOCI | $ 60,473 | $ (41,813) | $ (8,386)
Pretax gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCI into income | 12,097 | (12,616) | (1,930)
Interest Rate Swap | Interest (Expense) Income | Cash Flow |  |  |
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Pretax gain/(loss) recognized in AOCI | 4,508 | (1,226) | (7,998)
Pretax gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCI into income, cash flow | (3,272) | (3,380) | 170
Cross Currency Swap | Interest Income | Cash Flow |  |  |
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Pretax gain/(loss) recognized in AOCI | 15,494 | (9,207) | (2,254)
Pretax gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCI into income, cash flow | 611 | 638 | 554
Cross Currency Swap | Foreign Exchange (Loss) | Cash Flow |  |  |
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Pretax gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCI into income, cash flow | 14,758 | (9,874) | (2,654)
Cross Currency Swap | Gain or (loss) on sale of subsidiary | Net Investment |  |  |
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |  |
Pretax gain/(loss) recognized in AOCI | $ 40,471 | $ (31,380) | $ 1,866

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