14. Exchange Gains and Losses
Foreign currency transaction gains and losses which were included in either other income or other expenses were as follows:
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In thousands of
In millions of yen U.S. dollars
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Year ended March 31 1995 1996 1997 1997
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Net exchange gains (losses)............ Y (10,918) Y 511 Y 19,373 $156,234
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