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  The element at left is a pictograph of a connecting pipe or tube, that is, a hollow object. The element at top means "hole." The combination of elements indicates empty space inside a connecting pipe/tube, leading to the meanings vacant, sky, the air, and (open/empty) space. Absent-minded is an extended meaning. Watch kanji video »
Empty space
adds hand/action indicator to suggest "create space between two objects or people." Associated meanings include hold back, draw in, refrain, (a)wait and be near at hand. "Copy/write down" is a borrowing.
adds person to indicate an empty-head person. Thus the meanings ignorant and foolish. Be pressing/urgent is an extended meaning (urgency that causes the mind to go blank).
Empty space
adds flesh to indicate body cavities, including the chest cavity.
adds leather to indicate the bit of a horse or beast of burden, and which connects the animal to the human pulling it.
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