孤こ高こう

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun, na-adjective

aloof; proudly independent; standing apart; solitary

Describes a person, attitude, or way of life that is proudly independent and somewhat removed from others, often with a nuance of noble isolation. Can be used positively for someone who follows their own path without relying on others, or neutrally for a solitary figure.

• 彼かれは孤こ高こうの芸げい術じゅつ家かとして知しられている。

  He is known as a proudly independent artist.

• 孤こ高こうな態たい度どをとる人ひとには近ちかづきにくい。

  It's hard to approach someone who takes an aloof attitude.