noun
Literal or figurative bait used to attract someone or something. Often used in contexts of temptation or enticement.
詐欺師は甘い言葉を好餌にして被害者を誘い込んだ。
The scammer used sweet words as bait to lure in victims.
釣り人は好餌を針につけて川に投げ込んだ。
The angler put bait on the hook and cast it into the river.
noun
easy prey; easy victim; sucker
A person who is easily deceived or taken advantage of. Often used in contexts of scams or exploitation.
彼は騙されやすいので、詐欺師にとっては格好の好餌だ。
He is easily fooled, so he is a perfect easy prey for scammers.