TOKYO, March 23 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average fell 0.3 percent on Tuesday, as recent gainers such as Kyocera Corp (6971.T) lost steam, with investors cautiously watching currency moves.
The benchmark Nikkei .N225 fell 31.67 points to 10,793.05. The index rose 0.8 percent on Friday, while it rose 0.7 percent on the week, for its sixth straight weekly gain.
The broader Topix was unchanged at 948.10.
Japanese markets were closed on Monday for a national holiday.
Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) was almost flat after the Nikkei business daily said it was is in talks with Daimler AG (DAIGn.DE) to procure large engines from the German firm, adding the Japanese automaker may supply electric cars and batteries to Daimler. [ID:nSGE62L0JV] (Reporting by Aiko/Reuters)
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