TOKYO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average

slipped on Thursday, pulling back from a record high seen in the

previous session, as investors locked in profits following six

consecutive days of gains amid growing concerns over market

overheating.

As of 0009 GMT, the Nikkei was down 0.2% at

43,176.66.

The index crossed the key 43,000 metric for the first time

on Wednesday.

The broader Topix lost 0.7% to 3,069.13, on course

to snap a six-session winning streak.

Shares of chip-testing equipment maker Advantest ( ADTTF )

lost 0.3% and chip-making equipment maker Tokyo Electron ( TOELF )

fell 1.1%.

Bucking the sombre mood, technology investor SoftBank Group

jumped 4.7%.