ような気がする (you-na-ki-ga-suru): Have a feeling that; seem
～ような気がする (you-na-ki-ga-suru)
Meaning
Have a feeling that; seem
Formation and usage
plain clause + ような気がする; N + のような気がする
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
Expresses a subjective impression without enough certainty for a firm assertion.
Examples
会議は前にも中止になったような気がする。
I have a feeling that the meeting was canceled once before.
試験は前にも中止になったような気がする。
I have a feeling that the exam was canceled once before.
研修は前にも中止になったような気がする。
I have a feeling that the training session was canceled once before.
発表会は前にも中止になったような気がする。
I have a feeling that the presentation event was canceled once before.
面接は前にも中止になったような気がする。
I have a feeling that the interview was canceled once before.
How related patterns differ
どうやら and 模様だ infer from signs; おそらく predicts. に相違ない and に決まっている show strong confidence but are not evidence. ような気がする gives a subjective impression; たしか introduces an uncertain memory.