高尚 (こうしょう, koushou) Japanese meaning: high-minded | Kotomora彼は高尚な趣味を持っている。
The lecture was too high-minded for me to understand.
Usage patterns
高尚な〈物〉refined/elevated ~ (hobby, taste, etc.)
You have such refined tastes.
〈事〉は高尚すぎる~ is too highbrow/lofty (to follow easily)
The discussion was too highbrow for everyone to follow.
