of sorts

idiomatic

(idiomatic) Resembling; similar to; in a way; partially or not entirely.

Japanese Meaning

ある意味で / 一種の / いくらか、部分的に

He created a sculpture of sorts from discarded metal parts.

彼は廃棄された金属部品から彫刻のようなものを作った。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) Resembling; similar to; in a way; partially or not entirely.

He wrote a polite retraction, as an apology of sorts for his harsh words.