Things 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 (tasks).
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 an order; you shouldn't skip steps in a hurry.