utsuru

[Ed]

Can anyone tell me what "utsuru" means in this sentence from Lower Intermediate Lesson 24, Reunion 2: Tashika ni, koukou no toki no jibun to wa zenzen chigatte utsuru mitai da ne."

The sentence is translated as "I guess I have changed a lot since high school."

Thanks for any help in advance.

[Psy]

Perhaps my knowledge of this word's usage isn't developed enough to answer you precisely, but here it sounds like whoever is talking refers to a photograph he's looking at. utsuru can be for how one looks (is "projected") in a photograph, but it could also mean a change in attitudes. Since I've not heard this usage (nor do I have access to the lesson), i can't say for sure.

If this helps, cool.

*added* I knew something was evading me here. Just spent the past 10 minutes on online dictionaries looking up examples and comparing usage notes. There are a huge number of them for うつる. The one that seems to match best is this:

(4)人に、そのような印象を与える。映ずる。
「彼の態度は大人たちには生意気に―・った」

To give such an [as though reflecting-- not in the text, but referenced] impression. To shine/to reflect.
"His attitude left a rash impression with the adults."

As such, I would conclude that utsuru mitai da ne means "sure looks like [I'm] giving that impression." Hence "I guess I have changed."


It makes sense to me anyway, corrections are always welcome.

[Ed]

Thanks very much! That is very helpful.