Nikkei slips as 20,000 mark looms; earnings broadly well received

TOKYO, May 12 (Reuters) - Japanese shares slipped from near 1-1/2-year highs on Friday as the market took a breather from its rally since mid-April, while trading was also influenced by a mixed bag of earnings with Nissan Motor rising on a surprise dividend hike.

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