noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
natural extinction; dying a natural death; coming to a natural end
Used for things disappearing or ending on their own without external intervention, such as species, traditions, or relationships fading away naturally.
その希少種は自然消滅の危機にある。
The rare species is in danger of natural extinction.
彼らの交流は自
Their interactions came to a natural end.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
ghosting; sudden unexplained end of communication
Modern colloquial use for abruptly cutting off all contact with someone, especially in dating or social media contexts.
彼氏に自然消滅されて、すごく傷ついた。
I was really hurt when my boyfriend ghosted me.
マッチングアプリで自然消滅はよくあることだ。
Ghosting is common on dating apps.