TOKYO - Nikkei ended 0.85 percent lower and plunged below the 13,000 mark Thursday at its lowest level in two months on disappointment with the government's growth strategy.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell down 110.85 points, or 0.85 percent, from Wednesday at 12,904.02, the lowest closing level since April 5. It moved between the low of 12,862.02 and the high of 13,238.53.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was down 19.26 points, or 1.77 percent, at 1, 070.77.

All 33 sectors declined, led by machinery makers, utilities and metal products.

The turnover was about 3,299.0 billion yen (about 33.23 billion U.S. dollars).