TOKYO, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average

rose to an intraday record high on Thursday, led higher by

technology shares, but gains were limited after the recent

strength in the yen that weighed on exporters.

The Nikkei 225 Index rose 0.3% to 44,938.40 in early

trade, and briefly touched 45,055.99, surpassing the previous

record set earlier in the week. The broader Topix was

down 0.1%.

There were 81 advancers on the Nikkei index against 137

decliners.

The largest percentage gainers in the index were Resonac

Holdings ( SHWDF ), which surged 8.7%, followed by Screen

Holdings ( DINRF ), jumping 4.8%.

The largest losers were Tokyo Electric Power ( TKECF ), down

4.4%, followed by Tokyo Gas ( TKGSF ), which slid 4.1%.