noun
large sea turtle
Zoological term, specifically referring to the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) or similar large sea turtles. Cross-referenced with 青海亀 (あおうみがめ).
See also: 青海亀 (あおうみがめ)
正覚坊は、主に暖かい海に生息する大型のウミガメです。
The 正覚坊 is a large sea turtle that mainly inhabits warm seas.
noun
Slang or dialectal usage, possibly from the image of a turtle drinking heavily. Rare and likely regional.
彼は正覚坊と呼ばれるほどの酒豪だ。
He is such a heavy drinker that they call him 正覚坊.