noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Used for species, languages, or natural phenomena disappearing completely. Often appears in environmental or biological contexts.
このままでは、その鳥は絶滅してしまうだろう。
At this rate, that bird will go extinct.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Focuses on deliberate human action to eliminate something harmful, such as pests, diseases, or social evils. Often used with する in a transitive sense.
政府はその病気の絶滅を目指している。
The government is aiming for the eradication of the disease.