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Other Expense (Income), Net (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2024 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] |  |  |
Pension non-service costs (credits) | $ 11,046 | $ 10,381 | $ (10,581)
Other | (882) | (604) | (1,265)
Other Expense (Income), Net | $ 10,164 | $ 9,777 | $ (11,846)

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