Vocabulary consisting only from characters you are able to read
下る
kudaru
(1)to descend, to go down, to come down, (2)to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.), (3)to pass (of time), (4)to surrender, to capitulate, (5)(often in neg. form) to be less than, to be i godan, jlpt3, verb, vintrans
上手く
umaku
(1)skilfully, skillfully, well, aptly, cleverly, (2)successfully, smoothly, (3)deliciously mix
元日
ganjitsu; gannichi
New Year's Day; New Year's Daymix
今上
kinjou
(sens) the reigning emperorseiji