Rice porridge should be served in the largest bowl, and soup, kosai (or called tsukemono (Japanese pickled vegetables)), fukusai (side dish) should each be served in a specific bowl.
一番大きな器に粥を受け、以下、それぞれ定められた器に汁、香菜（こうさい＝漬物）、副菜を受ける。