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Schedule of Actuarial Gain/(loss) on Defined Benefit Obligations (Parenthetical) (Detail) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Jan. 01, 2022 | Jan. 02, 2021
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] |  |  |
defined benefit plan obligations, interest rate basis points | 260.00% | 30.00% | 60.00%

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