1Things or matters in general — events, affairs, or matters of the world taken collectively.
物事を始める前に計画を立てることが大切だ。
It's important to make a plan before starting things.
彼女は物事を冷静に判断する人だ。
She is someone who judges matters calmly.
物事には順序があり、急いで飛ばすべきではない。
Things have a proper order, and you shouldn't rush and skip steps.
子供のころから物事を深く考える癖がある。
I've had a habit of thinking deeply about things since I was a child.