also: ばんもつ
noun
all things; all creation; the universe
Refers to everything that exists; often used in philosophical, religious, or poetic contexts.
万物は絶えず変化している。
All things are constantly changing.
この哲学者は万物の根源
This philosopher sought the origin of all creation.
From Middle Chinese 萬物 (mʉɐnH mɨut̚). The kanji 万 means 'ten thousand' or 'myriad', and 物 means 'thing', together conveying 'all things'.