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Derivatives and Hedging - Schedule of Fair Values of Qualifying and Non-Qualifying Instruments Used in Hedging Transactions (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Nov. 30, 2021 | May 31, 2021
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Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cross Currency Swap | Net Investment | Other Current Assets |  |
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Fair value of derivatives assets | $ 5,916 | $ 6,233
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cross Currency Swap | Net Investment | Other Accrued Liabilities |  |
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Fair value of derivatives liabilities | 839 | 1,321
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cross Currency Swap | Net Investment | Other Long-Term Liabilities |  |
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Fair value of derivatives liabilities | 17,343 | 39,228
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cross Currency Swap | Cash Flow | Other Current Assets |  |
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Fair value of derivatives assets | 767 | 516
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cross Currency Swap | Cash Flow | Other Long-Term Liabilities |  |
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Fair value of derivatives liabilities | 5,889 | 13,786
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Interest Rate Swap | Cash Flow | Other Accrued Liabilities |  |
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Fair value of derivatives liabilities | 2,913 | 3,547
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments | Interest Rate Swap | Cash Flow | Other Long-Term Liabilities |  |
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Fair value of derivatives liabilities | 410 | 2,467
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Foreign Currency Exchange | Other Current Assets |  |
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] |  |
Fair value of derivatives assets | $ 94 | $ 212

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