words and phrases about feeling or sensing

A sixth sense

An intuitive feeling

“Yoko-san has a sixth sense about the direction of the stock market.”

The sixth sense is beyond the traditional five: touch, taste, smell, hearing, and sight

High comfort level

Feeling of confidence

“Kawasaki-san has a high comfort level with the sales forecast numbers.”

Low comfort level is used to describe a lack of confidence

Funny feeling

Feeling of discomfort or concern

“Miyuki said she had a funny feeling about one of the job applicants.”

Occasionally has a positive meaning; a special or unusual feeling.

Feel for

Have empathy for, to understand another's difficult situation

“I really feel for Midori because she has to work late every night this week.”

Get a feel for

To gain an understanding of, to get comfortable with

“Masa has to get a feel for the client before he makes a presentation to them.”