Used for events, performances, or venues where all tickets or seats are taken. Often seen on signs or announcements.
putting up a sign forbidding entry; posting a no-entry notice
Refers to the act of placing a sign to prohibit passage or entry, often at construction sites, private property, or restricted areas. Less common than the 'sold out' sense.
The concert is sold out, and there are no day-of tickets.
A 'full house' sign was posted in front of the theater.
At the construction site, no-entry signs are posted for safety.
Compound of 札 (ふだ, 'sign, ticket') and 止め (どめ, 'stopping'). Literally 'ticket stopping', referring to the practice of putting up a sign when tickets are no longer available or entry is prohibited.