JLPT N2
~ような気がする
I have a feeling that...
Structure
Plain form (V/A/Na/N) + ような気がする
How it works
This phrase is used to convey that the speaker has a vague hunch, intuition, or feeling about something, without necessarily having concrete proof.
Examples
明日雨が降るような気がする。
I have a feeling it's going to rain tomorrow.
Common mistakes
Using it for objective facts; it's specifically for subjective feelings or hunches.
Tip
Remember ~気がする means 'have a feeling', and ~よう adds a sense of 'it seems like', so together it's 'it seems like I have a feeling'.
More JLPT N2 grammar
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